vie
verb (used without object)
to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority.
have been vying
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present perfect progressiveof vie.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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Over the years, a crop of so-called thematic ETFs, which offer investors exposure to popular themes like AI or space, have been vying for investors’ dollars.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Four internal candidates have been vying for the job and many believe the parks boss, Josh D’Amaro, is the likely successor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
For months, the biggest banks have been vying for roles on a potential transaction by pitching solutions to its uniquely thorny issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
What to Know: Two generals — one backed by Sudan’s army, the other by a powerful paramilitary group — have been vying for power in the African country in a conflict that began in 2023.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Both India, the closest neighbor of the Maldives, and China have been vying for influence in the islands located strategically on the shipping route connecting east and west.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
