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vie

verb

ˈvī

Definition of vie

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 With Hageman vacating her seat, nine Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination and two Democrats are competing for their nomination. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The filmmaker adds that mid-tier festivals like Sarajevo, Locarno, Karlovy Vary and San Sebastian are vital in a rapidly changing industry, especially with streaming services vying for the spotlight. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Sendhil Revuluri Nearly three years after leaving his post as Chicago Board of Education vice president, former teacher and CPS parent Sendhil Revuluri is vying to return, announcing his candidacy in October for school board president. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan are vying for the council seat being vacated by Bob Blumenfield, who has been forced out by term limits. — Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vie

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March 21 – April 19 The deadline competing with a relationship promise may need an honest update.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
From the end of August through mid-September, the world’s greatest tennis players will convene in Queens, New York, to compete in the Grand Slam tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026

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Conservationists and some state officials contend the move is a pretext for commercial development that will harm wildlife habitats and water quality.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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