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strivings

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plural of striving

as in undertakings

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Adebayo inched closer to becoming the Heat’s all-time leading rebounder, but his early-season struggles continue.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
In the lead-up to Sunday night’s game, the Chiefs maintained their confidence in Butker, with special teams coordinator Dave Toub suggesting the kicker would work through his struggles.

— Pete Sweeney October 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

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One of Mayer’s biggest endeavors in the past couple of years was joining forces with the film director McG to purchase the Hollywood lot that started as Charlie Chaplin’s studio and eventually became the home of A&M, then Henson Studios.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Daily life is full of risk-taking endeavors such as getting behind the wheel of a car, and riding a roller coaster is strictly optional.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of endeavors

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Assassination attempts against Putin's foes -- routinely denied by the Kremlin -- have been common during his decades in power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The Horned Frogs averaged more rushing attempts than passing attempts while going 13-2.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attempts

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The team that scaled Everest in 1953 was led by the British, who were in the last throes of trying to stake out their empire.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Announced just last week, fans are already in throes of excitement, with scores of late-night launch events lined up internationally.

— Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of throes

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Doeren built a consistent winner, with the Wolfpack securing 11 bowl bids with eight of those teams reaching eight or nine wins — including a 9-4 mark against rival North Carolina.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Democratic challenger Roy Cooper is relatively popular in the state after two successful bids for governor and has fundraised millions more than Whatley.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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