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strivings

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plural of striving

as in undertakings

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Birth of daughter and personal struggles Meanwhile, following a lull in her career in the late 1990s, Smith returned to the spotlight in 2000.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
In reality, Loesby contends, many struggles reflect predictable structural mismatches — a lawyer who prefers depth and analysis struggling in a role that rewards constant responsiveness, or one who thrives on collaboration disengaging in isolation.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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The credits amounted to roughly $405,300 for an array of endeavors to remediate deficiencies on the property.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
But according to Paul Ballew, NFL senior VP of data and analytics, the league still isn’t fully satisfied with Nielsen’s behind-the-scenes endeavors.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Trump has publicly stepped back from efforts to make diplomatic progress with Iran, facing deadlocked attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and intensifying questions about the toll an unpopular war has taken on the US military.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Deebo Samuel, not Cowing, was the team’s punt returner to open the game, and Cowing misjudged one of his early attempts, allowing the ball to bounce in front of him.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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In 2021, for example, the broader index posted an earnings growth rate of more than 90% — but that was when the market was coming out of the throes of the Covid pandemic.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
The boy was burly and had a remarkable strength and energy that stayed throughout his life, only faltering in the very last throes of death.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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Two other conservative candidates aligned with Farrant also lost their bids for seats on Orange’s school board.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
The future of Ollie Watkins is also uncertain, with the England international pushing for a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who have seen four bids rejected by Villa already.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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