vie 
/ˈvaɪ/ verb
vies; vied; vy·ing /ˈvaɪ/ verb /ˈvajɪŋ/ [no obj] : to compete with others in an attempt to get or win something
▪ They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. — often + for or with ▪ Two young men were vying for her attention. ▪ They vied with each other for first place.
▪ They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. — often + for or with ▪ Two young men were vying for her attention. ▪ They vied with each other for first place.
