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 TikTok faces a mountain of litigation over child safety and privacy, a big risk for potential bidders vying to save the popular video app in the US. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 While cosmetics procedures are typically undertaken discreetly to enhance or conceal features, the prosthetics used on the runway are frequently designed to be noticed — a key draw for designers vying to create standout, scroll-stopping moments. Kyle MacNeill, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025 Horn, who won out over a field of six other candidates vying for the state’s top Republican posting, succeeds former state lawmaker Dave Williams, who did not seek another term as chair. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025 Amidst the persistent wave of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon brands vying for the title of Next Big Thing, our palates were relieved to discover Hundred Acre founder Jayson Woodbridge had shifted gears with the release of Summer Dreams. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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