vying

Example Sentences

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Bidders will be vying for the chance to attend the charity External link lunch, which will take place in Omaha on June 24 with Buffett and the Currys attending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Given the lack of wide options at Clarke's disposal, it will almost certainly be those two vying to start on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Instead this is best seen in the escalating rivalry between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom appear to already be vying for the Republican nomination in 2028.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Mar. 15, 2026

I was disgusted by the piles of dirty diapers, the snotty noses, and the screeches of children vying for any sort of attention.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter