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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Because Bass hired Hagerty under her emergency authority, the city has also solicited bids for a longer-term recovery contract worth $30 million over three years, with Hagerty among the companies vying for it.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
With the potential of at least three sitting Democratic House members vying for Durbin’s spot and the announcement that longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston will not seek a 15th term, at least four of the state’s 17-seat House delegation in Washington could open up to new faces.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Armed clashes have occasionally been reported, with major factions vying for control over Libya’s substantial oil and gas reserves.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
With the potential of at least three sitting Democratic House members vying for Durbin’s spot and the announcement that longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston will not seek a 15th term, at least four of the state’s 17-seat House delegation in Washington could open up to new faces.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Armed clashes have occasionally been reported, with major factions vying for control over Libya’s substantial oil and gas reserves.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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