1
as in to try
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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2
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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Recent Examples of strive
On-field officials typically strive for anonymity.
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Huiyee Chiew,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
Koller remains optimistic about humanity's future with AI, believing many will strive for greater achievements.
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John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The historic example that millions of you gave the world about what this imperfect democracy has strived for and achieved, and an urgent call to go out there and do it again.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Present boundaries in a heartfelt but firm way, and maybe even strive to share parental wisdom with a good dose of humor, which Sag kids respond very well to.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Huiyee Chiew,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
Koller remains optimistic about humanity's future with AI, believing many will strive for greater achievements.
—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The historic example that millions of you gave the world about what this imperfect democracy has strived for and achieved, and an urgent call to go out there and do it again.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Present boundaries in a heartfelt but firm way, and maybe even strive to share parental wisdom with a good dose of humor, which Sag kids respond very well to.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strive
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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In addition, composters are struggling with the amount of plastic and other debris that people and businesses put in the food waste bins.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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The inquiry comes days after The Associated Press reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored—but did not seize—large fentanyl shipments between 2023 and 2025 while attempting to build broader criminal cases.
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The group’s name attempts to flip the narrative on a historic slur against Pacific Islanders, who hail from small nations including Fiji and Samoa.
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On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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In the days since posting the news, Mitchell has continued to update her followers about the aftermath and the start of the healing process, including videos of herself laboring.
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With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
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Bowie worked as a driver at Interfaith Medical Center.
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Told from the perspective of an android, Ishiguro’s novel explores loneliness, love, humanity, and spirituality—which, as Waititi soon discovered, made the adaptation endeavor much more challenging than expected.
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Science today is a team endeavor, and the most exciting breakthroughs are happening at the edges of fields.
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“Strive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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