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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Both Wilson and Mace are expected to vie for the South Carolina governorship in 2026, though neither has launched a bid.—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025 But conversely, the B’s only managed 17 of their own against a team that’s not all that stingy and dropped an important game to another team vying for a wild card berth.—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 Emilia Pérez and Wicked are among the 10 films nominated for best picture — the first time that two musicals have been nominated in that category in the same year since the 1969 ceremony, when Oliver! and Funny Girl both vied for the award.—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025 From heartfelt stories like Budweiser's foal journey to laugh-out-loud moments from Taco Bell and Pringles, brands are vying for attention in creative ways.—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vie
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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