vied
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Selected from 17 finalists on a 2025 competition reality show called “Santos Bravos — La Serie,” the contestants had vied to become part of Santos Bravos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Paired side-by-side in the “Neapolitan” dance in the ballroom episode, they vied in friendly competition for the most vertiginous turns and the most airborne jumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
According to Tokyo's metropolitan government, some 108,000 people vied to get one of the 4,400 slots available for one last look at the zoo's beloved pandas.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
Many clients who spoke to The Times said that among the partners, Yaghoubtil in particular vied hard to get their business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
We vied for our father's attention, but we knew our sister, Pesza, was really his favorite.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
