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 Friday night will feature the contenders in the event vying for a shot in Saturday's American Rodeo Championship, where the Top 5 in the world standings await. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 Every company is vying for attention, claiming to be the ultimate solution that cuts costs, drives revenue and fits seamlessly into any workflow. Diana Khramina, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 In the team competition, Garcia’s Fireballs GC, which was vying for its fourth consecutive tournament title, finished fifth Sunday at 20- over. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 The Blue Devils are currently vying for an NCAA title and will face the Houston Cougars on April 5 in the Final Four. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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