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sibling rivalry

American  
[sib-ling rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈsɪb lɪŋ ˈraɪ vəl ri /

noun

sibling rivalries plural
  1. mutual competition between siblings; an instance of this.


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Ward also reported there was, at the time, some very serious sibling rivalry between Ivanka and her Don Jr. on the subject.

From Salon May 3, 2026

In her novel Family Business, Anna, a journalist and author, wrote about the rise of a fictional newspaper dynasty and explored sibling rivalry, jealousy and how parental power can negatively impact family relationships.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

This sibling rivalry that you suspect might be playing a role in how you are perceived by others may, in fact, work both ways.

From MarketWatch Nov. 3, 2025

He also felt a strong “creative chemistry” between them, which has since developed into a close artistic partnership that at times veers into sibling rivalry.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2025

And after he’d told me about Neil and their sibling rivalry?

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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