- present participle of vie.
vying
Example Sentences
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Twenty-one high-flying contestants are vying to win £100,000 for their charity of choice with all the charm, persuasion and manipulation they can muster.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Wedge regulars constantly joke about getting shish-kabobed on submerged hazards while vying for waves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
A-Baki's close ties with Trump, forged during multiple stints as Ecuador's ambassador to Washington, could help her stand out from a crowded field of eight candidates vying to lead the UN.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Two different emotions were warring inside him, vying for his attention.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
