Examples of vie in a Sentence
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
In 2023, nonresidents vied for 22 tags with only one of those up for grabs in a random draw.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Dozens of parties are vying for the 300 seats in the National Assembly, South Korea’s single-chamber legislature.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Allen’s current receiving crew lacks the star power associated with a team vying for a Super Bowl title, with the team now predicted to target a pass catcher in the first round of April’s draft.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
California ‘Path to 218 runs through California’: State races pivotal in fight to control the House
March 10, 2024
The candidates are vying to replace retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo of Menlo Park in a safely Democratic district that includes part of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to the main drama categories, the show will also vie for attention in guest acting including for notable stars such as Paul Dano, Michaela Coel, Wagner Moura, Sharon Horgan and more.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The official Facebook page for The Bachelorette has already dropped a sneak peek at the men who may be vying for Jenn’s heart this season.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Six fellow Republicans — including Suzanne Crouch, Holcomb's own lieutenant governor — are vying to take on the Democrat and Libertarian who are running for governor in Indiana in 2024.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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