Examples of vie in a Sentence
They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row.
vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Two candidates were vying for an open seat on the state Supreme Court.
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Anya Van Wagtendonk, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Europe was emerging from the Middle Ages, its kingdoms vying for power, trade and influence.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The singer, who died in 2014, is one of 14 artists currently vying for the honor.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
These teams will clash on March 17th and 18th, vying for a spot in the championship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Anya Van Wagtendonk, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Europe was emerging from the Middle Ages, its kingdoms vying for power, trade and influence.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The singer, who died in 2014, is one of 14 artists currently vying for the honor.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
These teams will clash on March 17th and 18th, vying for a spot in the championship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vie
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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