expression, godan verb (-u)
contend for distinction; claim credit
Used when people compete to take credit for an achievement or vie for recognition. Often implies a dispute over who deserves the praise.
成功の後、チームのメンバーが功を争い始めた。
After the success, the team members started to contend for credit.
彼らは発見の功を争
They clashed over who should get the credit for the discovery.