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also strived
1
as in struggled
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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2
as in tried
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of strove
Still, Wyper strived mightily to give the impression that Stonepeak is a reasonable outfit.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The artist strived to put René-Charles ahead of her career, taking on a Las Vegas residency to offer him a more stable upbringing.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The historic example that millions of you gave the world about what this imperfect democracy has strived for and achieved, and an urgent call to go out there and do it again.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The line stretched the length of the left field concourse at Clover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fans strived to relive the magic of a past moment — and hoped for the possibility of more to come.
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Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Finally, Duckett has strived to help educate people about the importance of taking steps today to secure a peaceful retirement.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Israel prepared for 'boos' Eurovision has long strived to prioritize artistry over political antagonism.
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Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
16 May 2026
The rest of the year, Mitchell strived to be part of the crowd.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Alcock has long strived to keep her eyes on her own paper.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The artist strived to put René-Charles ahead of her career, taking on a Las Vegas residency to offer him a more stable upbringing.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The historic example that millions of you gave the world about what this imperfect democracy has strived for and achieved, and an urgent call to go out there and do it again.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The line stretched the length of the left field concourse at Clover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fans strived to relive the magic of a past moment — and hoped for the possibility of more to come.
—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Finally, Duckett has strived to help educate people about the importance of taking steps today to secure a peaceful retirement.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Israel prepared for 'boos' Eurovision has long strived to prioritize artistry over political antagonism.
—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
16 May 2026
The rest of the year, Mitchell strived to be part of the crowd.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Alcock has long strived to keep her eyes on her own paper.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strove
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Germany, whose 10 goals in the group stage were tied for the most of any team, struggled to find a way through Paraguay's 4-5-1 setup.
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Even as her body struggled, Gifford noted her sense of humor never disappeared.
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Wilson valiantly tried to dodge catcher Eric Haase, but the veteran applied the tag to end the inning.
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Johan Manzambi struck hard at the net, and Canadian keeper Maxime Crépeau tried to punch the ball away, but the ball bounced back into the net behind him.
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On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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England impressed in an exciting 4-2 win over historic overperformers Croatia while another pre-tournament favorite, Portugal, labored to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
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According to authorities, store staff had been warned that the same suspects had allegedly attempted a similar scheme at a Costco location in Enfield, roughly a 30-minute drive north.
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The sheriff's office says that deputies and workers extricated the man and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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When Disney+ first launched, the House of Mouse endeavored to make its streaming platform the new home of all things Star Wars.
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Johnson for months endeavored to appoint his ally ex-Ald.
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Before volunteering at the church, Ugboaja worked for a decade as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, according to the diocese.
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The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
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“Strove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strove. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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