vying

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

We saw some of the tightest security in recent years and witnessed the frenzied panic after one Oscar award became two when those vying for best short action film was announced as a historic tie.

From BBC

He somehow improved on a roster whose two best players are now vying for the NBA’s rookie of the year award.

From The Wall Street Journal

Key figures vying for power include a Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party.

From Barron's

While the right-hander is away from Camelback Ranch, other pitchers vying for a spot in the Dodgers’ starting rotation will be under the microscope — especially with health concerns yet again coming into play.

From Los Angeles Times