vying

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For most investors the investment implication is to buy and hold a broad-market index fund, which over time reliably beats 90% of managers vying to outperform a benchmark index.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Although I saw mostly Reform UK and Burnham signs and posters adorning the streets I walked, other parties are vying for votes as well.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

June, whose portfolio leans heavily toward tech giants such as Apple, Oracle and Intel, is one of those vying for SpaceX shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

European leaders gathered in Montenegro on Friday with a renewed focus on "gradual integration" for six Western Balkan nations vying to join the bloc.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She turned and clapped to get the attention of all the girls vying for space in front of the mirrors.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu