That bid was widely seen as too low, and Revlon's stock climbed to more than $20 on speculation that a rival might emerge.

Five years after David Duval represented Woods's primary rival, new challengers are emerging and, at times, succeeding.

No serious rival or coherent program of alternative policies has emerged.

Moreover, rivals to Audionet have been emerging.

Old rivals reappear, new rivals emerge, and there is a plot to restore Zoidians to power, even though all humans have to die for it.

Other recent opinion surveys have shown that Mr. Gorbachev gets mixed ratings, although no serious rival has emerged for his position.

People want a rival for Woods to emerge, but time and again, when he faces a showdown, he showcases his ability.

No sooner had Cunard re-established its supremacy than new rivals emerged.

For one thing, three Japanese rivals are emerging from intensive care and getting back on their feet, led by non-Japanese executives.

Mr. Skinner has been among the leading contenders for the job for several days, and no strong rival has emerged.