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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Three decades ago, there were rumors that one ownership group vying to buy the A’s, then based in Oakland, would try to move the team to Sacramento.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Polls promise the race will be fiercely competitive, as Talarico vies to become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in three decades.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Aside from Briceño and Pulido, Democrats Paul Gonzales, a Buena Park resident who works for the Orange County Office of the District Attorney, and Artesia Councilmember Ali Taj are vying for the seat.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Polls promise the race will be fiercely competitive, as Talarico vies to become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in three decades.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Aside from Briceño and Pulido, Democrats Paul Gonzales, a Buena Park resident who works for the Orange County Office of the District Attorney, and Artesia Councilmember Ali Taj are vying for the seat.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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