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Vying

/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/

To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

📖 Definitions of "Vying"

verb
  1. 1

    To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

    "Her suitors were all vying for her attention."

  2. 2

    To rival (something), etc.

  3. 3

    To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

  4. 4

    To stake; to wager.

noun
  1. 1

    The act of one who vies; rivalry.

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