vies
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of vies
Afrikaans
Example Sentences
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The Aloha State now vies with California for highest income-tax rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Five years after it acquired MGM for £8m, Amazon now looks to have its first big commercial hit on hands - as it vies for position with the other major streamers.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Just over a week into camp, utilityman Hyeseong Kim has already made a strong first impression, as he vies for more playing time in his second season.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
Investors appear to be catching on to the pattern of escalation, followed immediately by de-escalation, as each side vies for maximum leverage.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025
A class in type-setting vies with the young carpenters in excellence of workmanship and devotion to business.
From The Children of the Poor by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
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