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The phrase "a bit of rivalry" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small or mild competition or antagonism between individuals or groups.
Example: "There was a bit of rivalry between the two teams, which made the game more exciting."
Alternatives: "a touch of competition" or "a hint of rivalry".
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As any fan of college basketball (or any Civil War buff) knows, a bit of rivalry exists between the states of Kansas and Missouri.
"My training partner, Brett Gotcher, ran 2 10 47 on his marathon debut in Houston in January, so there's a bit of rivalry in the training group to try and outdo each other.
You'd be disappointed if there wasn't a bit of rivalry," he said.
As a football fan I really enjoy a bit of rivalry and healthy banter at games.
While many workplaces today trumpet collaboration and cooperation among colleagues, a bit of rivalry is probably inevitable.
"There is a bit of rivalry - Allendale a few miles away claims the same title, there's another town further up the border which does too.
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"I think to have a bit of friendly rivalry in the competition is important," Wieber suggested in a press room in which Douglas was still weeping tears of joy at her victory.
"I think to have a bit of friendly rivalry in the competition is important," Wieber said after Douglas' win, via The Guardian.
Naturally there's a bit of a rivalry.
That seems like there's a bit of a rivalry there.
The Buccaneers and the Redskins have started a bit of a rivalry.
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