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Madrid, which in recent years has vied with Miami to attract Latin American fortunes, has offered its residents a 100% discount since 2008.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

It is the second time in less than four months that Sunak, 42, has vied for the role.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2022

The defence ministry and the head of the separatist Southern Transitional Council, which has vied with the government for control of Aden, each issued statements mourning Gawas.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2022

The prolific French composer Alexandre Desplat has vied for Oscar gold against some imposing names over the course of his career, including John Williams, A.R.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2015

One Congress, since the Great War and its lessons, has vied with another to keep our high place.

From Joy in the Morning by Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman