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A new round of digital one-upmanship is further transforming the Crossroads of the World.

Flashier Times Ahead Melanie Lefkowitz 2010

Patriotic one-upmanship is not dignified and shouldn’t be encouraged.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Disagreement Need Not Equal Discourtesy 2010

What follows is an escalating game of one-upmanship between Matthew, Amelia, and Danny, as all three players struggle to defend what is most important to them -- and are ultimately forced to reconsider what they truly want.

The Cure for Modern Life by Lisa Tucker: Book summary 2010

Don't get me wrong, I love 'em to death, but the way they seem capable of turning any situation into a game of one-upmanship -- even with their closest buddies -- can be a pretty awesome spectacle.

Sundance: Bromance Blossoms In ‘Humpday’ — Watch An Exclusive Clip! » MTV Movies Blog 2009

Getty Images Kirsten Dunst In Mr. Burkle's courtyard, many guests happily engaged in the kind of one-upmanship that comprises much of award season weekends.

A Night at a Hollywood 'Museum' Marshall Heyman 2011

We haven't had this much fun with spiritual one upmanship since the O'Donnell campaign or Fox ex-anchor Brit Hume told Tiger Woods he could save his soul and his reputation if Woods gave up Buddhism for Christ.

Pagans to Sheen: Sorry, Charlie, you're no 'warlock' 2011

All you hear from that side in these posts is a lot of immature high school football game one-upmanship rhetoric.

Obama: Iraqi celebrations a testament to U.S. commitment 2009

For the universities involved, these partnerships are not rooted in cloud one-upmanship, but in invaluable experience.

NSF Grants $5M for Research on Google-IBM Cloud 2009

All you hear from that side is a lot of immature high school football game one-upmanship rhetoric. will

Obama: Iraqi celebrations a testament to U.S. commitment 2009

In another example of one-upmanship on Spider-Man, Dave captures the relatable geek in a way that Peter Parker never could unless you were born in the fifties.

Ryan’s Take On KICK-ASS « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2010