Sentence examples for main rivals remained from inspiring English sources

Three of Armstrong's main rivals remained behind him: Jan Ullrich of Germany in 18th place; Tyler Hamiton in 20th; and Roberto Heras of Spain in 57th.

The market positions of Sainsbury's and Asda – Tesco's main rivals – have remained largely stable.

She saw no action in World War I, given the fact that the Austro-Hungarian fleet, Italy's main naval rival, remained in port for the duration of the conflict.

But Mr. Torricelli's three Republican rivals remain undeterred.

Three of Jones Waless tight-head rivals remain on the sidelines.

Its sales have grown, but they remain far behind its main rivals'.

And Carnival remained profitable, as did its two main rivals, Royal Caribbean International (RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL).

There was no change in the general classification, with Astana's Nibali remaining the overall leader and his main rivals, including Team Sky 's Richie Porte and Tinkoff-Saxo rider Alberto Contador finishing in the leading bunch.

He admitted the overall debt levels remained below those of the UK's main rivals, but the annual deficit last year of 11.4% was the highest in the G20 and needed to be cut back quickly.

Although Romney won on Tuesday night and re-established himself as the likely nominee, he has failed to knock out his main rival Gingrich or the remaining candidates, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul, in the traditional four opening contests that began in Iowa on 3 January.

Alberto Contador, who is expected to be one of Froome's main rivals at the Tour de France, crashed with around 26km of the stage remaining.