vying
Example Sentences
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Now, with the site up for sale, the city of Pico Rivera is vying for a chance to reimagine it.
From Los Angeles Times
State Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat who represents the state’s northwest coast, is among her competitors vying to represent the new district.
From Los Angeles Times
Plaid Cymru is vying for first place in the election.
From BBC
Here’s a roundup of the films vying for best picture, as covered by The Wall Street Journal’s critics.
After his turn humanizing Shakespeare in “Hamnet,” Mescal, vying for an Oscar nod for the film this week, will appear next as Paul McCartney.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
