rivalries

Meaning

of Rivalry

Examples

The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries. John Adams

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition. Robert Kagan

The ruling classes today nourish the conviction that national hatreds and rivalries are inevitable. Charles Trevelyan

Rivalries don't necessarily mean races being close at major championships. I had a rivalry with Butch Reynolds for many years. I won all the races, but Butch was the world record holder before I came into the sport, he was extremely talented and he was the only other man running 43 seconds. Michael Johnson

I think when you saw this year's playoffs, Miami and Detroit have a pretty fierce rivalry now. Also, the Suns and San Antonio look like they're starting to develop something there. I look forward to seeing those rivalries continue and develop. John Starks

Rivalries must be controlled, or they will throw all things into confusion; and there is nothing but despotism or a balance of power which can control them. John Adams