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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
In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs, and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to all, with tickets priced at $20 each for most shows.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
In a video posted by Love Island, Annis said she's been single for a year and a half and strives to find a relationship like her parents, who are still happily married.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While every manufacturer strives for power and performance in their smartphones, the gaming smartphone needs something more ambitious.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Star power is part of the balance the team strives for.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Anyone who’s seen enough adaptations knows the difference between one that strives to apprehend the source material and one that feels derived from a Wikipedia summary.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Accessibility Ocean Casino Resort strives to provide an accessible experience for all guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to all, with tickets priced at $20 each for most shows.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
In a video posted by Love Island, Annis said she's been single for a year and a half and strives to find a relationship like her parents, who are still happily married.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While every manufacturer strives for power and performance in their smartphones, the gaming smartphone needs something more ambitious.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Star power is part of the balance the team strives for.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Anyone who’s seen enough adaptations knows the difference between one that strives to apprehend the source material and one that feels derived from a Wikipedia summary.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Accessibility Ocean Casino Resort strives to provide an accessible experience for all guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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In it, a Native Hawaiian family struggles to reclaim the ancestral lands that colonization, tourism, and rampant development threaten to overrun.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Create laws that will bring down the hammer on any AI maker that tries to engage in this form of deception.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The very growth that comes from success can lead to consistent cash shortages as a company tries to scale its inventory, shipping channels, advertising and so on.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 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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Guinevere, just like Natalie from All My Children, has an evil sister who attempts to step into her life and seduce her husband.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This process of awakening is what Media Hostages attempts to deliver.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The villa layout works great for families needing space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Churning out lazy, uninspired movies no longer works, even if they're attached to a previously important brand name.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Key highlights from the event included Nvidia unveiling new PC processors developed with Microsoft, as the world’s most valuable company by market cap seeks to dominate every layer of the AI market.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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As the federal government seeks to impose populism from above, pluralism from above is another real possibility.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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