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 The two candidates vying to lead the state’s third-largest city prevailed over a crowded primary election. Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024 In Arizona, the group favors Democrat Ruben Gallego, who is vying for the seat being vacated by Kyrsten Sinema. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024 Henrich, vying for a third term in the upper chamber, was among the first Senate Democrats to call President Biden to exit the presidential race earlier this year. Martin Heinrich, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the Oval Office. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vie 

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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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