11.   Swedish and German concerns are vying to be a partner with the London Stock Exchange.

12.   The cable television and local telephone industries are vying to be the first to offer widespread Internet access at office-caliber speeds, which are much higher.

13.   The two congressional Republicans are vying to be chairman of the House Commerce Committee next year, but their competition is playing out at the Republican National Convention.

14.   They were vying to be the fastest draw.

15.   Today collectors vie to be the first to obtain something new.

16.   Today, the same social swells vie to be at a party given by Jay-Z or Blaine Trump.

17.   UPS, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. are vying to be the single new designee to serve China.

18.   Politicians were vying to be first in cabling their congratulations to Nagano, and one of them reportedly signed his message as party chairman hours before he was elected.

19.   In January, Philadelphia was bombarded with photos and essays from people around the country vying to be a part of the photo.

20.   Japan and South Korea are vying to be the host.