1
: to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor
strive to finish a project
2
: to struggle in opposition : contend
Examples of strive in a Sentence
We must all strive to do better.
She always strives for perfection.
They continue to strive toward their goals.
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These latest additional targets, combined with the rising civilian casualties in Israel, constitute an escalation where both sides are striving to alienate the opposing side’s public from its leadership.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
For the striving artists, a steady job is not a compromise but a strategic advantage, a powerful catalyst for sustained creativity and personal well-being.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Jared, a division of Signet Jewelers, is striving to increase its relevancy to today’s customers in other ways as well.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Under Brett’s guidance, the company strives to deliver competitive performance while fostering safe, attractive neighborhoods.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
For the striving artists, a steady job is not a compromise but a strategic advantage, a powerful catalyst for sustained creativity and personal well-being.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Jared, a division of Signet Jewelers, is striving to increase its relevancy to today’s customers in other ways as well.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Under Brett’s guidance, the company strives to deliver competitive performance while fostering safe, attractive neighborhoods.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for strive
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“Strive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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