- present participle of vie.
vying
Example Sentences
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The gap was the largest since fighting raged in April, signaling the market is tight and buyers are vying to lock in supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"We're relying on the tweets of a half-dozen people who are all vying for perceived supremacy," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Allison Janney also is vying for her eighth Emmy, for "The Diplomat."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sable Offshore, led by oil veteran Jim Flores, is vying to enter Venezuela as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
She was drawn inside almost against her will, her curiosity vying against the desire to flee.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
