A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RIVAL

Wed, 26 Jun '24
Competitor
Tue, 21 Nov '23
Coke, to Pepsi
Fri, 15 Jul '22
Be as good as
Mon, 27 Dec '21
Archcompetitor
Mon, 29 Nov '21
Archcompetitor
Sun, 4 Apr '21
Compete with
Wed, 24 Mar '21
Compete with