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vying

adjective as in competitive

adjective as in rival

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Disagreements between the self-fashioned libertarians, neoconservatives and nationalists previewed the factions vying for power within the Republican Party, factions which stand to come to the forefront in his next term.

From Salon

It was the first Oscar ceremony where more than one Black performer was vying for the lead actor trophy.

If Vice President Kamala Harris were to run for governor in California in 2026, she would have a major advantage over the crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, new polling shows.

There’s a lot of in-fighting and manipulation, with several cardinals vying for the position, including Stanley Tucci’s Cardinal Bellini, Sergio Castellitto’s Cardinal Tedesco and John Lithgow’s Cardinal Tremblay.

Although 12 hopefuls are vying for the presidency, only two have a realistic chance of winning.

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