They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
Recent Examples on the WebThe country star is vying for numerous trophies at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, including the coveted entertainer of the year honor.—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 May 2024 Eight Republican candidates are vying for Banks’ former seat in northeast Indiana.—Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for vie
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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