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Recent Examples of vie
Her plan for the prison was opposed by Stubblefield and all five Republican candidates now vying to fill the seat.
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Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Chef Derek Wagner of the Providence bistro Nicks on Broadway was a James Beard Award finalist as well, vying for Best Chef of the Northeast.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Those vying to dethrone the champions, a 30-6 Oklahoma City team after Sunday night’s 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, likely can’t do so with merit until besting these Thunder in a seven-game series.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether art is inextricable from the artist is central to many of the buzzy dramas vying for trophies during this year’s awards season, too.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
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Much of the movie's story revolves around Marty's chaotic efforts to make enough money to travel to Japan and compete in a tournament there.—
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
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The candidacy challenge contends that Wilcox used the wrong form to file for office in December and left off information that was required.—
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But the coalition of environmental groups contends the PSC cleared Georgia Power’s expansion without the data to show all of the new power plants are needed, at least for now.—
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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