Described by Sky News as a likely rival for YouTube, it expects to obtain a profit in early 2010.

Republicans derided the idea as political: all three senators are likely rivals of President Bush in 2004.

He even managed a light dig at a likely rival for the White House, Senator John McCain.

Comcast's president, Mr. Burke, said yesterday that the company had ruled out most of the likely rivals that might conceivably start a bidding war.

Illinois, primarily Chicago, would be the most likely rival of Texas for No.

Both appear to be growing better as they are growing older, and are considered likelier rivals for the 3-year-old championship than for Horse of the Year.

Mr. Denis, in particular, has lost no time taking jabs at his likely rivals for the nomination.

Kao has emerged as the most likely rival to Procter's bid for Clairol.

As the election next year approaches, the Mayor and his likely rivals are eagerly courting the Hispanic vote.

Nor, apparently, are any of his three rivals likely to tomorrow.