奪うばい合あう

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

scramble for; struggle for; fight over

Describes multiple parties competing fiercely to obtain the same limited resource, opportunity, or position. Often used for tangible things like seats, tickets, or market share, as well as abstract things like attention or power.

• 観かん光こう客きゃくが限げん定ていグッズを奪うばい合あっている。

  Tourists are scrambling for the limited-edition goods.

• 新しん興こう企き業ぎょうが市し場じょうシェアを奪うばい合あう。

  Startups struggle for market share.