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as in struggles
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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as in tries
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of strives
Every business strives to hire and keep the best talent, as high-performing employees can help increase efficiency, improve creativity and create a healthy working culture.
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Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Being that Scorpio is known for deepness, the secrets shared prove that anyone can forge closeness — an ideal the Water sign strives for.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Rather than being content with the status quo, a curious leader constantly seeks out information, asks tough questions, and strives for continuous improvement.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Going forward, Jared is committed to upholding its responsible sourcing values and strives to hit new goals, like Signet’s mission of committing to a net-positive water impact and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions both by 2050.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, the series strives to show both why Millie is compelled to solve crimes and why those crimes need to be solved in the first place.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Fiona Goodall | Getty Images New Zealand’s central bank expectedly slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, marking a third straight cut, as the country strives to boost its struggling economy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
By creating an environment where employees feel secure sharing their ideas, Blooms Group strives to unlock their collective creative potential.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The brand strives to use as much organic cotton as possible and have a commitment to source their fabrics ethically and have an Ethical Trade initiative to ensure the supply chain is respected.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Being that Scorpio is known for deepness, the secrets shared prove that anyone can forge closeness — an ideal the Water sign strives for.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Rather than being content with the status quo, a curious leader constantly seeks out information, asks tough questions, and strives for continuous improvement.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Going forward, Jared is committed to upholding its responsible sourcing values and strives to hit new goals, like Signet’s mission of committing to a net-positive water impact and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions both by 2050.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, the series strives to show both why Millie is compelled to solve crimes and why those crimes need to be solved in the first place.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Fiona Goodall | Getty Images New Zealand’s central bank expectedly slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, marking a third straight cut, as the country strives to boost its struggling economy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
By creating an environment where employees feel secure sharing their ideas, Blooms Group strives to unlock their collective creative potential.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The brand strives to use as much organic cotton as possible and have a commitment to source their fabrics ethically and have an Ethical Trade initiative to ensure the supply chain is respected.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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Everyone struggles with it in different ways.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Maurice also tries to replicate some dishes that his grandmother from Jamaica would make such as her oxtail, rice and peas, and iced tea.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But this is a Hollywood biopic that attempts to cram a very intense four-year period of history into a two-hour-and-21-minute movie.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Video games have always been a scapegoat Even though Mangione was clearly, at one point in his life, a regular gamer, attempts to connect his gaming history with the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO are tenuous at best.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Santa Ana winds form around this time of year when a system of high pressure builds in the Great Basin — over Nevada and Utah — and then seeks a release valve off the coast, where there is low pressure.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Of course, every brand seeks to connect with its intended audience.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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