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Bidders will be vying for the chance to attend the charity External link lunch, which will take place in Omaha on June 24 with Buffett and the Currys attending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And with so many significant figures in the history of the nation tracing their roots back to the island of Ireland, many familiar faces will be vying to be on the guest list.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

And, as with the previous debate, each candidate will be vying for an archetypal position in the American unconscious.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2024

Here is who will be vying for the nomination when House Republicans hold a closed-door candidates forum on Monday:

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2023

At this rate, Lou and I will be vying to give the school's valedictorian speech in June.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins