1. competing eagerly with others to achieve or obtain something
Usage: present participle of ‘vie’

Examples

• The two companies are vying for the government contract.
• Several candidates are vying for the party’s nomination.
• Students were vying for the top spot in the class rankings.
• The siblings spent the afternoon vying for their parents’ attention.
• Multiple cities are vying to host the next Olympic Games.
• The restaurants on the street are vying for customers with special offers.