Example Sentences

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While still not announcing he has kickstarted the formal leadership challenge process, Streeting confirmed Saturday he will vie to replace Starmer and become the centre-left Labour's new leader.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Shoaib Bashir is named in the squad despite being ignored for the entire Ashes series and will vie for the spinner's spot with Rehan Ahmed.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

If she cannot, her lieutenant -- 30-year-old party leader Jordan Bardella -- will vie for the top job instead.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Two superbly made comic book-based television series, one from the DC universe and the other from Marvel, will vie for your attention this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

It cannot be denied that he is attractive, and I am sure that all our people will vie with each other in making gifts.

From Pinocchio in Africa by Patri, Angelo