as in competing
to engage in a contest
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Recent Examples of vying
Just a few years ago, many athletes’ only post-retirement option was vying for a commentator role on network TV or a podcast.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Tournaments are held around the world every year with participants vying for the title of fastest puzzle-solver over fractions of a second.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
As a result, very few employees will ever be vying for a CEO position.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Progressive groups like the Working Families Party, AZ Poder, Worker Power, Chispa AZ PAC and Young Democrats of Arizona are vying for Hernandez.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The candidates, who include activists, former and current faculty and staff members, and incumbent trustees, are vying for four seats on the seven-member board.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Four candidates vying for a seat on the board met Tuesday to discuss issues plaguing the district at a debate hosted by the Hollywood-North Park Community Association.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Tournaments are held around the world every year with participants vying for the title of fastest puzzle-solver over fractions of a second.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
As a result, very few employees will ever be vying for a CEO position.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Progressive groups like the Working Families Party, AZ Poder, Worker Power, Chispa AZ PAC and Young Democrats of Arizona are vying for Hernandez.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The candidates, who include activists, former and current faculty and staff members, and incumbent trustees, are vying for four seats on the seven-member board.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Four candidates vying for a seat on the board met Tuesday to discuss issues plaguing the district at a debate hosted by the Hollywood-North Park Community Association.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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