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Recent Examples of vie
Sources told InTouch that several top publishers are vying to sign Fergie for a tell-all book.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
Rosado publicly clashed with Morales earlier this year, accusing him at a City Commission meeting of vying to replace Rosado as the District 4 commissioner in the next election cycle and campaigning on the job in his capacity as chief.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
On the Friday night of Watches and Wonders week in Geneva, a swirl of competing events vied for collectors’ attention.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Power bills, the growth of data centers and Georgia Power’s multibillion-dollar expansion took center stage Tuesday in a debate that featured three Democrats vying for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
Rosado publicly clashed with Morales earlier this year, accusing him at a City Commission meeting of vying to replace Rosado as the District 4 commissioner in the next election cycle and campaigning on the job in his capacity as chief.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
On the Friday night of Watches and Wonders week in Geneva, a swirl of competing events vied for collectors’ attention.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Power bills, the growth of data centers and Georgia Power’s multibillion-dollar expansion took center stage Tuesday in a debate that featured three Democrats vying for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vie
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His interest in the game sparked from watching his older brother, Nick, compete at Stagg and Joliet Junior College.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Sasaki is one of three young pitchers at the back end of the rotation, along with right-hander Emmet Sheehan and left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who are competing for two spots once Snell returns.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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