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or strived
1
as in endeavored
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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2
as in tried
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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also strived
1
as in struggled
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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2
as in attempted
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of striven
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Hence, as Mideastern countries have striven to diversify their economies by transforming raw resources into higher value products, fertilizer production has become a major industry.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Lucid said its new midsize EV platform will be class-leading in efficiency, something the company has strived to do with all its vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But Tekton never strived to be a mass market manufacturer clearing shelves at big box camping or touring shops.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Iranians have striven for democracy at least since 1906, when the Constitutional Revolution led to the establishment of our Parliament.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Beane strived to avoid salary-cap purgatory.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Lucid said its new midsize EV platform will be class-leading in efficiency, something the company has strived to do with all its vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But Tekton never strived to be a mass market manufacturer clearing shelves at big box camping or touring shops.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Beane strived to avoid salary-cap purgatory.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Castro saw Chávez as a loyal protégé, a fellow socialist traveler who shared his dream of creating the united Latin America that Simón Bolívar, known as El Libertador, strived to build as a soldier and statesman in the early 19th century.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Chalamet also strived for authenticity in his performance and spent years preparing for the role.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Alcock has long strived to keep her eyes on her own paper.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Hence, as Mideastern countries have striven to diversify their economies by transforming raw resources into higher value products, fertilizer production has become a major industry.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Lucid said its new midsize EV platform will be class-leading in efficiency, something the company has strived to do with all its vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But Tekton never strived to be a mass market manufacturer clearing shelves at big box camping or touring shops.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Iranians have striven for democracy at least since 1906, when the Constitutional Revolution led to the establishment of our Parliament.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Beane strived to avoid salary-cap purgatory.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Alcock has long strived to keep her eyes on her own paper.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Lucid said its new midsize EV platform will be class-leading in efficiency, something the company has strived to do with all its vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But Tekton never strived to be a mass market manufacturer clearing shelves at big box camping or touring shops.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Since then, the pair have strived to make peace with the industry.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Beane strived to avoid salary-cap purgatory.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Castro saw Chávez as a loyal protégé, a fellow socialist traveler who shared his dream of creating the united Latin America that Simón Bolívar, known as El Libertador, strived to build as a soldier and statesman in the early 19th century.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Chalamet also strived for authenticity in his performance and spent years preparing for the role.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
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