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Vying is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Vying meaning

  1. present participle and gerund of vie
  2. present participle and gerund of vy

Using Vying

  • The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of vie | present participle and gerund of vy
  • In the example corpus, vying often appears in combinations such as: vying for, vying to, are vying.

Context around Vying

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

candidates 1× part 1× messages 1× bidders 1× empire 1× thompson 1×

Sentence patterns with Vying

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

among bidders vying for first 1× are also vying for the 1× canada is vying to strengthen 1× candidates are vying for the 1× chelsea are vying to get 1× contenders are vying for the 1× democrats are vying for two 1× glenn thompson vying to be 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a raft of 1× a record number 1× a total of 1× addressing the uaw 1× arthur s is 1× as part of 1×

Common sentence endings:

19 return rate 1× and other resources 1× application called steve 1× attention of shoppers 1× build on them 1× college football playoff 1×

Words around Vying

Just before it in the word index:

vygr 2 vygotsky 3 vyera 2 vye 2 vydra 5 vyd 3

Just after it in the word index:

vyjayanthi 4 vyleesi 2 vym 4 vyn 3 vyndaqel 2 vyne 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

cavaliers 496 derivatives 496 nascar 496 prosecute 496 shrinking 496 telegram 496

Corpus analysis for Vying

  • In this selection, "vying" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, candidates, part and messages stand out and add context to how "vying" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include among bidders vying for first and are also vying for the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "vying" sits close to words such as cavaliers, derivatives and nascar, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with vying

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Chelsea are vying to get back to the top. (9 words)

A total of 18 candidates are vying for the presidency. (10 words)

Four sons, one daughter, each with roles in the empire, vying for control. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

A raft of minor party and independent candidates vying for the cross bench could make the difference in the event of a minority government, with the Greens and teals vowing to hold the government to account on climate and other progressive reforms. (42 words)

Citizens Financial Group Inc, PNC Financial Services Group and JPMorgan Chase & Co are among bidders vying for First Republic in an auction process being run by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, according to sources familiar with the matter. (38 words)

Guyanese can expect nothing short of an exhilarating experience at the first of its kind Miss Guyana Culture Queen Pageant slated for June 24, 2023 during which nine young women will be vying for the coveted crown. (37 words)

Example sentences (20)

Addressing the UAW rally in Michigan, former President took a jab at his Republican rivals attending the second GOP debate, hinting they may be vying for positions in his potential future administration.

All of those teams are vying for a playoff spot and any one of them could fall out of the postseason in the blink of an eye.

A raft of minor party and independent candidates vying for the cross bench could make the difference in the event of a minority government, with the Greens and teals vowing to hold the government to account on climate and other progressive reforms.

A record number of musicians took part – vying for cash prizes and the attention of shoppers.

Arthur’s is vying for the title of best restaurant across the East Midlands.

As part of its plan to counterbalance China's growing influence in the region, Canada is vying to strengthen ties with countries like South Korea and Japan.

As the 2024 Republican presidential race heats up, contenders are vying for the support of evangelical voters, a key demographic that has to former President Trump.

A total of 18 candidates are vying for the presidency.

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Big players and top VCs were sending him a stream of messages vying for this coveted application called Steve.

Bill Guth, Skippy Mesirow and Sam Rose are vying for two open seats on the city council.

But he added: “Far too many children are still locked in hardship, and it is now vital that those vying to be next commit to not just sustain current policies but build on them.

Chelsea are vying to get back to the top.

Citizens Financial Group Inc, PNC Financial Services Group and JPMorgan Chase & Co are among bidders vying for First Republic in an auction process being run by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Costa Rica, who are ranked 37th in the world, have landed in a tough group and progress looks unlikely with Spain, Japan and Zambia all vying for qualification.

Countries are also vying for the region's unclaimed land, fish, natural gas, minerals, and other resources.

Finally, the 28th district, where three Democrats are vying for two Assembly seats, has seen 2,249 Democratic mail ballots returned (19% return rate).

Four sons, one daughter, each with roles in the empire, vying for control.

Glenn Thompson, vying to be a newcomer on the Village Board, largely agreed with Augustine about infrastructure’s importance.

Guyanese can expect nothing short of an exhilarating experience at the first of its kind Miss Guyana Culture Queen Pageant slated for June 24, 2023 during which nine young women will be vying for the coveted crown.

Harbaugh’s team is vying for a third straight Big Ten championship and appearance in the College Football Playoff.

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Common combinations with vying

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "vying" in a sentence?
An example: "Addressing the UAW rally in Michigan, former President took a jab at his Republican rivals attending the second GOP debate, hinting they may be vying for positions in his potential future administration." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "vying" from authentic English texts.
What does "vying" mean?
Vying means: present participle and gerund of vie
How many example sentences with "vying" are there?
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