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as in struggles
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 tries
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of strives
Sweeney plays Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious woman from the Midwest who strives for the social heights of turn-of-the-century New York.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
As the agency continues to grow, strengthening its infrastructure, TSD strives to preserve the intimacy that first defined those early kitchen-table sessions.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Vrabel went on to say that Gonzalez strives to be a captain.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
For a population that strives not only to be good, but to be officially good—to dedicate its offices to the needs and the vindication of the vulnerable—the persistence of family abuse is an embarrassing rebuke.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2016 by the Pépin family, the JPF strives to enrich lives and strengthen communities through the power of culinary education, according to the group.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The Bureau strives to complete all 311 requests within five days.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Cohen said that Harpers, which is also 100 years old this year, strives to make its customers comfortable enough to just come in and visit without necessarily buying anything.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The 57-year-old now strives for something even more elusive and meaningful than success in the nation’s top baseball conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
As the agency continues to grow, strengthening its infrastructure, TSD strives to preserve the intimacy that first defined those early kitchen-table sessions.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Vrabel went on to say that Gonzalez strives to be a captain.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
For a population that strives not only to be good, but to be officially good—to dedicate its offices to the needs and the vindication of the vulnerable—the persistence of family abuse is an embarrassing rebuke.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2016 by the Pépin family, the JPF strives to enrich lives and strengthen communities through the power of culinary education, according to the group.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The Bureau strives to complete all 311 requests within five days.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Cohen said that Harpers, which is also 100 years old this year, strives to make its customers comfortable enough to just come in and visit without necessarily buying anything.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The 57-year-old now strives for something even more elusive and meaningful than success in the nation’s top baseball conference.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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However, the study shows that VQE frequently struggles to handle them accurately.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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If John does agree to explore his options in politics, things will get worse for Carolyn, who struggles to keep a brave face in light of the scrutiny that is hitting her from all sides.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sole said the team tries to make good matches between players and host families, using a questionnaire that lists the home’s layout, makeup of the family and if there are pets.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the closest thing the movie has to a thesis comes when one of the contestants flies a drone to the sisters and tries to offer a compromise via a loophole in the rules that could spare all of them, if Grace is willing to make a repugnant sacrifice.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The itinerary included a kicking workout for Plascencia, who made 11 of 14 field goal attempts.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Now Pitbull has come full circle, as his company attempts to demolish a childhood home in Wynwood and build an office complex to house his music label.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Keep it straightforward, and repeat what works today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Antitrust law seeks to prevent monopolies and monopsonies and to stop competitors from joining hands to rig a market.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The legislation seeks to streamline development processes throughout Florida by including a number of new requirements in local governments’ comprehensive development plans.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Princess Kate is patron of Family Action, a national charity that endeavors to help children and families recover from trauma.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the entire team always endeavors to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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