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vie

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1. vie - Noun

2. vie - Verb

3. Vie - Proper noun

Meaning

To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.

To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.

To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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All the genres of philosophy, science, high art, athletics and politics were invented by men. But by the Promethean law of conflict and capture, woman has a right to seize what she will and vie with man on her own terms. Camille Paglia

Ma vie est une énigme dont ton nom est le mot. (My life is an enigma, of which your name is the word.) Victor Hugo

If Amsterdam or Leningrad vie for the title of Venice of the North, then Venice - what compliment is high enough? Venice, with all her civilisation and ancient beauty, Venice with her addiction to curious aquatic means of transport, yes, my friends, Venice is the Henley of the South. Boris Johnson

I always start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon - I find it really cleanses and hydrates me. I have very sensitive, dry skin, so I have to be careful about what I put on my face. My must-haves are Dermalogica cleansing gel and L'Or De Vie Creme Riche by Dior, which is thick and nourishing. Eva Green

I did great things in the theater. I did some nice roles, 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' or 'La Vie en Rose.' And I love my role in 'Frantic.' Emmanuelle Seigner

Human beings are constantly inventing new ways of maltreating one other. C'est la vie. Halldór Laxness

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