vying
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Actors Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd and Ryan Reynolds were among several celebrity cameos who came out vying for the honour, only to be told they did not make the cut.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass has led the polls while Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman are also vying for a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
That provides some protection for the domestic industry, but it still leaves more carmakers vying for the same share.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Her departure leaves two candidates vying for the party’s endorsement this weekend, and for the nomination in the Aug. 11 primary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
More was at stake, much more, than the throbbing egos of two ambitious statesmen vying for personal honor.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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