as in to compete
to engage in a contest vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion

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Recent Examples of vie Recruiters say jobs are still available, but with more people vying for fewer openings, hiring managers are more selective and draw out the hiring process. Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The two pitchers have their respective clubs vying for the best record right now in the AL, let alone MLB. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025 Of the four candidates vying for three spots, Marks was the top vote-getter with 869 votes, followed by Silberberg with 800 and LeBeau with 736. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 Ferrell is vying to become the second woman to win artist of the year twice and the first to do so in back-to-back years. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vie
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  • Canada in particular has used legislation to compel foreign digital platforms to hand over cash to help local producers compete against Hollywood by directly subsidizing local content.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
  • The strategic approach of acquiring both brand equity and production capabilities positioned Hershey to compete more effectively against established salty snack manufacturers while maintaining the agility of an emerging player in the category.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • As strangers moments prior, the men had both been nervous that each another might be contending for the same lots, and one of them scooted to a seat farther away to ease the tension.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 June 2025
  • Hill contends the Bills are afraid to cover him man-to-man.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025

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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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