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Discover LudwigThe phrase "former rival" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who was previously a competitor or opponent but is no longer in that position.
Example: "After years of competition, they became friends, proving that a former rival can turn into a valuable ally."
Alternatives: "ex-rival" or "previous competitor."
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Tim Pawlenty, his former rival, has been here.
"It's still Serena's world," said Davenport, her former rival.
Neither Paul nor Huckabee have endorsed a former rival.
He described former rival Carly Fiorina as being unattractive.
She is prohibited from contacting the former rival, Capt.
That, she said, is what she and her former rival, and current boss, did.
Mr Nasheed's party and a former rival have recently started working together.
7. Steve Ovett Pro: Coe's former rival was another great from Britain's golden era of miling.
But the former rival to Mr. Romney did nothing to egg them on.
In 898 Berengar, marquis of Friuli, Guy of Spoleto's former rival, marched on Pavia.
Ms Warren, his former rival, has already made a fundraising appeal to help his new rival.
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