1
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of strive
With less than 2% of figure skaters being Black or brown, a number of community organizations are actively striving to bridge the opportunity gap.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 May 2025
The striving family is soon plagued with drama and hijinks upon the return of Hampton (David Oyelowo), the husband of Astoria (Simone Missick) and father of their two children, Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Watson) and Einstein (Evan Ellison), after he is released from prison.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 May 2025
City leaders have strived to cut spending, laying off dozens of public employees earlier this year and projecting further staff reductions in the new two-year budget, which spares cuts to police officers.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Any journey toward elevating procurement performance should begin with a reflection on value, and CPOs must strive to balance supply security with driving cost optimization.
—Matthew Buckingham, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 May 2025
The striving family is soon plagued with drama and hijinks upon the return of Hampton (David Oyelowo), the husband of Astoria (Simone Missick) and father of their two children, Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Watson) and Einstein (Evan Ellison), after he is released from prison.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 May 2025
City leaders have strived to cut spending, laying off dozens of public employees earlier this year and projecting further staff reductions in the new two-year budget, which spares cuts to police officers.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Any journey toward elevating procurement performance should begin with a reflection on value, and CPOs must strive to balance supply security with driving cost optimization.
—Matthew Buckingham, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strive
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Increasingly, experts warn more consumers are experiencing financial fragility, struggling to manage their money and their debt.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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But city and county officials have struggled to find a location for a new shelter.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Falling in love is a beautiful process, but try not to ignore the hurdles that come along the way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Measure a neighbor’s trampoline or try one out in a sporting goods store to get a better idea of the best size for you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Halfway through his first term, Johnson is laboring diligently to shore up his support among Black voters.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Supreme Court justice calls it 'ridiculous' Trump cuts reach climate scientists who labored for free Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Both immediately attempted to appeal their case, and while Todd’s sentence was upheld, Julie’s appeal was initially granted.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Musk was attempting something far more ambitious than the Reagan-era Grace Commission or Al Gore’s Reinventing Government initiative.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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In the nearly 20 years since the show's conclusion, the loyal fanbase has pushed for a revival, and Cranston was working behind the scenes to deliver just that.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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McCarthy worked with former tour mate Depeche Mode’s Alan Wilder on the side project Recoil, and collaborated with techno producer Terence Fixmer.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The film is cold-bloodedly whimsical, asking the audience to root for a merciless man who endeavors, ever so incrementally, to understand some deeper human truths.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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In Season 4, tensions rose as Deborah and Ava endeavored to get their late-night show off the ground and make history while doing it.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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“Strive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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