vie
verb (used without object)
to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority.
has been vying
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present perfect progressiveof vie (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Todd Blanche has been vying to be the next attorney general of the United States for quite some time now.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
China's largest EV manufacturer BYD has been vying with Tesla for the number-one spot.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
The network has been vying for one of the events since the campaign season began.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
It is unclear why China, which has been vying with Vietnam for influence in Laos, could not offer terms acceptable to Vientiane.
From Reuters ● Jun. 4, 2016
Since then, Haier has been vying for more U.S. retail partners, tapping major advertising agencies in an effort to become a household name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2016
