- present participle of vie.
vying
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Todd Blanche has been vying to be the next attorney general of the United States for quite some time now.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2026
But Santa Monica didn’t keep up with the times as other hot spots vying for visitors added events and dining, Harris said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
The drinks brand also organized a shooting tournament that drew a line of fans vying to score into three holes cut into a cover over the goal.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
DR Congo and Uzbekistan are vying for third place in Group K.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
All the sparrows laughed loud and long, vying with each other to show the most merriment.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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