partnership -- n. the state of being partners.
opposition – n. actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something
gold standard – n. something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
challenger – n. someone competing against a candidate
on steroids – phrase. Bigger or greater than normal.
negotiations – n. something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
eliminates -- v. -- to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)
complicated – adj. hard to understand, explain, or deal with