They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
Recent Examples on the WebWith the approval of Kazakhstan’s people and several actors vying for a part in building a reactor, the production of nuclear energy is a key milestone in Central Asia’s route to further modernization.—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Ballesteros is a four-time finalist vying for artist of the year, new.—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024 Candelaria is not the only write-in candidate vying for Whiting's job.—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024 Eastern Congo has been beset by conflict for years, with more than 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the mineral-rich area near the border with Rwanda.—Ruth Alonga, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vie
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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