jostle

jostle
 * Word:**

While more and more young Chinese are gearing up for something fancy and special during the Christmas holiday season, businesses are **jostling** to outdo one another to grab a slice of the festive cake.
 * Sentence:**

Jie, L (Dec 16, 2004) Businesses vie for jolly Christmas returns, China Daily http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/16/content_400662.htm [accessed 04/12/06]
 * Source:**

compete with (other people) in a foceful mnner in order to gain sth
 * Definition:**