Here are some examples of how "vied" is used:
* The two teams vied for the championship title. (They were competing for the title.)
* The candidates vied for the attention of the voters. (They were striving to be noticed by voters.)
* The artists vied for the best spot in the exhibition. (They were competing for the best position to display their work.)
"Vied" is often used in the past tense ("vied") or past participle ("vied") form, but it can also be used in the present tense ("vies").