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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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As the debate over sports gambling moves forward, here and in other states, a variety of players could be vying for a piece of the action.
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There are also four candidates on the Democratic side vying to replace him.
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Conventional banks and Asia’s technology companies will also vie to serve them.
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Republican during election seasons openly vie for his backing.
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Players vied for high-end, designer purses and other prizes, which included snacks, wine, and a raffle.
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Apple is one of several companies vying for participation in the drone program, according to Reuters, which cited sources who claim to have knowledge of the companies hoping to participate.
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Separately, on another track, Comcast and Fox are each vying for full control of Sky and have lobbed in bids.
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Cox, a wealthy businessman who has spent $4 million on his campaign, will be vying with Allen this weekend for the party endorsement, which requires support from 60 percent of the delegates.
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Origin and Etymology of vie
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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