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Recent Examples of vie
While World Cup organizers are heavily promoting certain songs, Herrera says many others will be vying to define the tournament this year.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 May 2026
The 33-year-old son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg — known for an esoteric social media presence and a sporadic work history — is vying for the NY-12 House seat.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Various armed groups have long vied for control of the area, and have been accused of engaging in a campaign of atrocities against the Nuba and other communities there.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
While square footage for the new travel stops hasn’t been announced, Buc-ees locations do tend to leave large footprints and perhaps one of these new spots will vie for the title of world’s largest Buc-ees.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 May 2026
The 33-year-old son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg — known for an esoteric social media presence and a sporadic work history — is vying for the NY-12 House seat.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Various armed groups have long vied for control of the area, and have been accused of engaging in a campaign of atrocities against the Nuba and other communities there.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
While square footage for the new travel stops hasn’t been announced, Buc-ees locations do tend to leave large footprints and perhaps one of these new spots will vie for the title of world’s largest Buc-ees.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vie
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But please remember – this team deserved a starting center to compete with the best teams next year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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And Joly’s ability to stick in Denver and compete with Engram in camp will ultimately come down to Payton’s trust in Joly as a blocker, as Engram was on the field in a blocking role for just 18% of his snaps in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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With his plans to cap his college partners at 30, Davis contends that those that spurned Avo’s advances will eventually come to regret it.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Republican officials contend the new districts can be suspended only after Hoskins determines the petition meets constitutional requirements and has enough valid signatures.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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