1
: to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor
strive to finish a project
2
: to struggle in opposition : contend
Examples of strive in a Sentence
We must all strive to do better.
She always strives for perfection.
They continue to strive toward their goals.
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Rogers cared deeply about the children his show touched, striving to spread kindness and make the world a better place.
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Makena Gera, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
If errors are made, they will be flagged and corrected as needed, while striving to do what's best for the American people.
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Ayotte emphasized that, while the state strives to find savings, the committee's work will not come at the expense of the state's most vulnerable citizens.
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This can be a game-changer — such as for healthcare companies striving to balance patient trust and privacy with innovation.
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Makena Gera, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
If errors are made, they will be flagged and corrected as needed, while striving to do what's best for the American people.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
Ayotte emphasized that, while the state strives to find savings, the committee's work will not come at the expense of the state's most vulnerable citizens.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
This can be a game-changer — such as for healthcare companies striving to balance patient trust and privacy with innovation.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strive
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“Strive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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