More like friendly rivals, and Hawk had narrowly edged him out to finish top in his flight class.

Initially, in the series bible, the two were described as "friendly rivals" competing for Finn's attention.

But then, though not friends, we had been friendly rivals, more interested in the challenge.

Hughes dances around questions about beating her friendly rival.

From the floor it looked like a friendly interchange between two friendly rivals.

Gadfort's best friend and a friendly rival, claiming to be stronger than him.

He smiled with the satisfaction of a friendly rival.

The three solo artists were successful and consider themselves friendly rivals.

We shared the day with the Methodists, our friends and friendly rivals.

Before 1800, I had always thought of him as a friendly rival.