How to Use vie in a Sentence

vie

verb
  • They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row.
  • Price is vying for artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The shifty Texas wideout should vie for time in the slot this season.
    Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Aegon is the King’s firstborn son and so could vie for the Throne after the King’s death.
    Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Judges Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay also joined in the praise — and vied for a chance to coach the contestant.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The United States has won back-to-back World Cups and will vie for a record third straight title.
    Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The title, the first Pakistani film to be selected in Cannes, will vie for the Caméra d’Or.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2022
  • Last week, RuPaul reminded the queens that the three queens with the most badges will be vying for the crown.
    Variety, NBC News, 25 July 2024
  • For the season finale Sunday, two country artists and a quirky pop singer will vie for the 20th crown on ABC.
    Rodney Ho, ajc, 16 May 2022
  • Sean Dollars is coming off injury and could vie for a big role as well.
    oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Here are the 25 stunning images vying for the title of People’s Choice.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Thirty-five dudes will vie for roses, and Jesse Palmer returns as host.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022
  • Hear singers vie to advance to the Met’s next competitive found in this free day of music.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022
  • But commercial companies are also vying for a chance to bid on the rover, save it and send it to the moon as planned.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Forbes, vying for one of the Browns’ backup guard spots, was carted off the field with a back injury and will likely miss some time.
    cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Later this month, Union will vie for the best supporting performance prize at the Gotham Awards.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2022
  • That's why the biggest names across the four major fashion weeks vie to debut the next It-bag every season.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022
  • On Tuesday, the elder Cotham finished fourth in a field of five candidates vying for three at-large seats, with 17.6% of the vote.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The Voter Guide is an easy way to get to know who is on your ballot and compare the candidates vying for your vote.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 14 July 2024
  • Meanwhile, Ballesteros is a four-time finalist vying for artist of the year, new.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The teams are vying for trophies and flags to show their accomplishments.
    Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
  • In the Huntsville area, two legendary coaches who have more than earned their stripes over the years have top players and should vie for championships again.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Rossi, a 28-year-old from Boston, was not part the Season 21 contestants vying for Jenn Tran's heart.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
  • For the first time in world championship history, eight national teams will vie for the crown.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2022
  • And of course, there was Wednesday night's debate, which featured eight candidates vying to break through in the race.
    Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Now, the school board faces significant turnover, as 15 candidates vie for four seats in the Aug. 23 election.
    Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Both culinary and mixology talents will vie for cash prizes and the lauded People's Choice and Judge's Choice awards.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The remaining six castaways vie for immunity, and one seems to be at odds with the others.
    Hau Chu, Washington Post, 18 May 2022
  • Two candidates vying for key Chandler seats have been convicted or may soon face charges.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • All three candidates are vying to fill the open seat left by Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent who is not seeking reelection.
    USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

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