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An enhanced version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket will blast off Thursday to launch 32 satellites into orbit, forming part of the Amazon Leo network, which it hopes will rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Its two gigawatts of computing firepower will rival the electricity produced by the Hoover Dam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

The UAE, a key US ally, runs the recently expanded port and hopes it will rival Djibouti.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Seven automakers unit to build an EV charging network they say will rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

But perfumed breezes are whispering: “To-day the roses have come,” And the cottage will rival the palace, Decked in thy radiant bloom.

From The Poets and Poetry of Cecil County, Maryland by Various