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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This season will wrap with the first-ever Tour Championship in early October, a multi-day tournament of the league’s four teams vying for the inaugural Banana Ball title, with seeding decided by World Tour game results.—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 July 2025 That was true Monday night at Petco Park in a back-and-forth battle between two teams both vying for playoff spots in the National League.—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025 Last year was a true four-team race, with a clear quartet vying for the title.—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 July 2025 Behind them were a collection of young corners vying for roster spots, including D.J. James, Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden, Kobee Minor and Brandon Crossley.—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for vie
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Etymology
Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite
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