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 Japanese trade negotiator also hinted at some trouble in vying for time with the U.S. when various matters including rising tensions in the Middle East compete for Washington's attention.
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The former Florida senator and one-time Trump rival is vying to be a moderate, stable, common-sense alternative to Vance and other Republican candidates.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
There’s a significant ensemble, all vying for not just glory, but also sponsorship from the clothing brand Olympo, who choose only the most promising athletes to represent them, offering vital recognition that lifts athletes to the next level.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 20 June 2025
An unusual mix of speculative sci-fi imagination and intimate family sentiment, the film is vying for top honors in the Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition this week.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The former Florida senator and one-time Trump rival is vying to be a moderate, stable, common-sense alternative to Vance and other Republican candidates.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
There’s a significant ensemble, all vying for not just glory, but also sponsorship from the clothing brand Olympo, who choose only the most promising athletes to represent them, offering vital recognition that lifts athletes to the next level.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 20 June 2025
An unusual mix of speculative sci-fi imagination and intimate family sentiment, the film is vying for top honors in the Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition this week.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vie
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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