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vying

adjective as in competitive

adjective as in rival

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The old kingpins are locked up, their sons vying for control.

They join India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka in vying for the two spots available, but England sit sixth in the table and are out of contention.

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In 1975 he was chosen to host the debut season of a new game show called “Wheel of Fortune,” after a rival actor vying for the job appeared visibly intoxicated during early tapings.

“A lot of charities are trying to close out strong, and criminals know that and are vying for the same dollars,” Stokes said.

Then, she sought out Barney, insisting on speaking only to him rather two other McCarthy biographers vying for her attention.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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