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But, while Watkins may well be arguably England's most in-form striker heading into the World Cup, realistically the spot everyone is vying for is the number one back-up position to captain Kane.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Party leaders did coalesce behind one of the Democrats running to replace Pelosi, Scott Wiener, a liberal state senator who is vying be the first openly gay person to represent San Francisco in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Another asset class, though, is vying to steal its thunder.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

Scripps SSP -2.24%decrease; red down pointing triangle and is vying to acquire the local TV broadcaster, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

A land of fertile loam is vying with cheap soil that can send almost equal crops to market.

From The Call of the Cumberlands by Buck, Charles Neville