★jockey
LONGMAN's definition⇒to complete strongly to get into the best position, or to get the most power
(ex.)Two airlines are jockeying for position in the trans-Atlantic market.
COBUILD's definition⇒If someone is jockeying for position, they are using whatever methods they can in order to get into a better position than their rivals.
McCain spent about $23 million on advertising, his highest as he jockeyed for position against Obama.
◆jockey for position ： 優位な地位を得ようと画策する