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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
Alan Stanton said the conservative county strives not to overregulate in general.
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John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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 (Billy Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Rahma strives for a cinema-verité aesthetic, with footage sometimes shot on vintage digital cameras, but the show’s style can’t overcome the limits of its format.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
That's in stark contrast to the graying parishioners at most Spanish churches at a moment the Catholic Church strives to engage with and remain relevant to youth.
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ABC News,
9 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.
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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.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Star power is part of the balance the team strives for.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research.
—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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 (Billy Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Rahma strives for a cinema-verité aesthetic, with footage sometimes shot on vintage digital cameras, but the show’s style can’t overcome the limits of its format.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
That's in stark contrast to the graying parishioners at most Spanish churches at a moment the Catholic Church strives to engage with and remain relevant to youth.
—
ABC News,
9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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Laila struggles to balance her musicianship with her social life.
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In Proof, how has playing Robert, who’s brilliant but also struggles with mental health, stretched or transformed your range?
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Year after year, Hagerty tries new cultivars of his favorite crops—including chiles, peaches, and loads of tomatoes.
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Unfortunately, the degree of difficulty is about as high as whatever Simone Biles tries in the Olympics.
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Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.
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The success of the LineShine comes as the US and China ratchet up their tech rivalry and Washington attempts to curb Beijing’s access to frontier technologies from AI to chips that could power its military.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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The naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long viewed as one of the weaker branches of North Korea's military.
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The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
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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.
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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.
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