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 WebConcrete company owner and Clermont County assistant prosecutor David Taylor beat 10 other Republicans vying to replace retiring Rep. Brad Wenstrup in Congress.—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2024 In the 2nd District, 11 Republicans are vying to replace retiring Rep. Brad Wenstrup, but three businessmen have used their wallets to stand out from the crowd.—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024 The two veteran lawmakers are vying for a spot in the November general election to face former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who safely secured first place last week among the crowded field wanting to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo.—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Six Republicans are vying for the primary nomination to replace outgoing Gov. Eric Holcomb: U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, former commerce Secretary Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch, former Attorney General Curtis Hill, Fort Wayne entrepreneur Eric Doden and Jamie Reitenour.—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024 Introducing The Courier Journal's Starch Madness, where 16 competitors vying for the title of Louisville's favorite French fries will go head-to-head in a bracket-style challenge.—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 11 Mar. 2024 On Tuesday, the elder Cotham finished fourth in a field of five candidates vying for three at-large seats, with 17.6% of the vote.—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 Christopher Walken and Jodie Foster were among the hundreds of actors vying for roles in George Lucas’ Star Wars.—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024 And by year’s end, California will very likely have a new U.S. senator in the mold of its past one, Dianne Feinstein, whose former seat Democrat Schiff is vying to fill.—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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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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