| The importance of Ludd far eclipsed the quondam glory of belah, and came nearer to rivalling that of Kantara. |
| The more modern theatre revelled in violence, in sharing traumatic indignities and violations, rivalling the slaughter on the streets, spilling blood and gore on the stage. |
| At one time Ani had a population of over 100,000, rivalling Baghdad and Constantinople. |
| To the extent that it has become a state within the state, rivalling the political authority. |
| Their many restaurants are sophisticated and serve dishes rivalling the best to be found in Europe. |
| Sofia dailies were rivalling each other in coming out with candid photos of the two. |
