Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strivings
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Starmer faces mounting pressure from Labor MPs over his judgment, with his premiership now in jeopardy amid broader government struggles and poor polling.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The 2025 August slide from the Padre with the biggest contract was especially unfortunate as the Padres (16-12 in August) were unable to fully capitalize on the Dodgers’ struggles (15-13 in August) to overtake them in the NL West.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first of these payments was made to fund da Silva’s alternative medicine endeavors, with recurring payments of multiple thousands of dollars afterward.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Robin Greenfield has made a name for himself with attention-grabbing endeavors like wearing all of his trash for 30 days or biking across the United States on a bamboo bicycle.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Salah, who had five attempts, has failed to score in his last seven league appearances.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota made just eight of 33 three-point attempts and committed 20 turnovers while being held under 100 points for just the second time this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Victor Lindelof came on in midfield during the final throes to shut the match down.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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But for many Burmese people, already living in the throes of war, the outcome of the election is unlikely to change much.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, several have appointed campaign treasurers with the intention to run – and have announced their bids.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Raman and Bass have largely been allies and have endorsed each other’s reelection bids.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Strivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strivings. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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