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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In all likelihood, Horn will likely again be a Pro Bowler this season and may even vie for an All-Pro selection if his impressive play continues.—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 One of her national winners is Miss Universe Canada 2025 VandenBerg, who was vying for the crown at the Miss Universe 2025 competition that Glebova judged.—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 The district, which includes portions of south Fulton, Douglasville, and Austell, saw a crowded field of six candidates vying for the seat during a pivotal off-year special election.—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 As video podcasts explode in popularity, two major players are vying for a big stake in the space.—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vie
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Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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