Examples of vie in a Sentence
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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The scandal arose as early voting began in Texas, with Gonzales vying for the Republican candidacy for his district in the primaries.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Colby Watson and Kevin Clark vied for the Democratic nomination in this year’s primary.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas come as Democrats seek to retake the House and Senate, while Republicans vie to hold onto — or possibly expand — their narrow majorities.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Republicans are vying for an open seat on the Collin County Commissioners Court after incumbent Duncan Webb decided not to run again.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Colby Watson and Kevin Clark vied for the Democratic nomination in this year’s primary.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas come as Democrats seek to retake the House and Senate, while Republicans vie to hold onto — or possibly expand — their narrow majorities.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Republicans are vying for an open seat on the Collin County Commissioners Court after incumbent Duncan Webb decided not to run again.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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