They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the Oval Office.—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Fountain Hills will choose a mayor and two council members
Fountain Hills voters elected a mayor and chose between four Town Council candidates vying for two open seats.—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Republicans are vying to keep control of the lower chamber, while Democrats hope to flip enough seats to take over.—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Autonomous driving is at a pivotal juncture, with several companies vying for leadership in a sector that promises to revolutionize transportation.—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vie
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Etymology
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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