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With Bonnen's exit, members will be jockeying among one another to become the next speaker.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2019

As they enter the final day of round-robin play on Tuesday, Finland and the Americans will be jockeying for the top spot in Group A ahead of the quarterfinals on Thursday.

From New York Times • May 21, 2019

Soon those of us without foresight will be jockeying for campground space and scouring Airbnb leftovers while belatedly plotting our summer jaunts.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2019

“In just nine months’ time, my skilled colleagues will be jockeying to outdo one another on 10th anniversary coverage” of the attacks, Mr. Ortner wrote in an e-mail.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2010

Figures in both parties will be jockeying for a run at the White House in 1988.

From Time Magazine Archive