Related Clues:

• Tries to win
• Strives
• GOES HEAD TO HEAD (WITH)
• Contests
• Goes up (against)
• Jostles (for)
• Goes for a spot on the team
• Tries for a title
• Competes (for)
• Competes, carries on rivalry
• Strives with, rivals
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• Joins the race
• Competes, as for a title
• Throws one's hat in the ring