vying

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Six candidates are vying to replace Councilman Curren Price, who hit the 12-year limit, in District 9.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Both SpaceX and rival Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-owned firm also vying to develop a lunar lander, have realigned their strategies to prioritize projects related to Moon missions.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

To play the course, the site of next year’s Ryder Cup, the groom divided the wedding guests into two teams vying for the “Fernando Cup,” with matching jerseys on each side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Carrick, who has overseen just 15 games in charge since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, is joined by Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, who are vying to win this season's league title.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“I have a valve which is subject to vicissitudes which may force me to lie abed on certain days. Several more attractive organizations are currently vying for my services. I must consider them first.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole