Both cities vied for the federal money to be spent in their respective local areas.
Beijing is one of six cities vying for the right to host the 2000 Olympics.
The owners hope to reduce the number of cities vying for the spots from 11 to possibly five.
If you left Philip, every city in Greece would vie for your services.
At the convention's final session, cities noisily vie to be next year's convention site.
Both cities vied for the Games in 2000.
Today it's a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city with myriad bars, restaurants and cultural activities all vying for attention.
Several cities have been vying for the political conventions, which generally bring the host areas millions of dollars in revenue and much favorable publicity.
Tagliabue said New York is among several cities vying to play host to the league's title game.
Smaller cities are vying for those holiday travelers.