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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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That intensity is, not surprisingly, alive and well and this rare “outside” episode is a fun romp through sibling rivalry and the other characters’ views of teamwork and competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 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

Danny Dyer won best male comedy performance for his role in Mr Bigstuff, in which he played one of two brothers with wildly different personalities who try to patch up their sibling rivalry.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

That kind of sibling rivalry is normal, and though fans may become concerned with the eaglets’ welfare, the biologist reminds that this is “just part of watching nature.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

How it was so much bigger than sibling rivalry, like I’d thought at first.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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