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vie
verb as in compete
Example Sentences
A center for most of his collegiate career, Reed is vying for one of the three open spots on the offensive line.
The two governments vie for power internationally, with China convincing all but 11 countries and the Holy See not to recognize Taiwan.
A total of 15 people are vying to be the Cheshire constituency's next MP.
The elite professional clubs sit at the top, supported by a deep pool of semi-professional and amateur teams, all of whose players are vying to work their way up.
To the west, the ongoing conflict in mineral-rich DR Congo has reached a boiling point with rebel groups, militias, and foreign parties vying to control the country's valuable resources.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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