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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His entrance in the race shakes up a field that already had high-profile local politicians vying to carry on Wilson’s torch.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Candidates and endorsements There are current councilmen — Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka and Pat Young — and two new challengers, Mansoor Shams and Nick Stewart — all vying to be the Democratic nominee.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 10 June 2026
In the Senate race, Charleston physician Annie Andrews — who unsuccessfully challenged Mace in 2022 — is vying for the Democratic nomination against Brandon Brown, a funeral homeowner and former House candidate.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Forty-eight teams will be vying for the coveted trophy in North America in 104 matches, and just about everything we are used to seeing when attending a sporting event will be thrown out the window.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Candidates and endorsements There are current councilmen — Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka and Pat Young — and two new challengers, Mansoor Shams and Nick Stewart — all vying to be the Democratic nominee.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 10 June 2026
In the Senate race, Charleston physician Annie Andrews — who unsuccessfully challenged Mace in 2022 — is vying for the Democratic nomination against Brandon Brown, a funeral homeowner and former House candidate.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Forty-eight teams will be vying for the coveted trophy in North America in 104 matches, and just about everything we are used to seeing when attending a sporting event will be thrown out the window.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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