vying

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Important figures vying to replace Abbas include the current secretary general of the committee, Jibril Rjoub, and the PA Vice-President Hussein al-Sheikh.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Over the years, a crop of so-called thematic ETFs, which offer investors exposure to popular themes like AI or space, have been vying for investors’ dollars.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

This paradox comes to life as Ms. Stern observes robots vying to become the next Rosey from “The Jetsons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

As much as Silicon Valley hucksters are vying to invent a cure for death, I doubt we’ll see that in the near future.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

When the Huntsman came to the door at last, Con sprang up, agitation vying with relief on his face.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo