1
as in struggling
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 trying
to make an effort to do
let us strive to make the most of this opportunity
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Recent Examples of striving
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Retailers are carefully orchestrating a seamless transition between seasonal merchandise, while striving to minimize holiday overlap that could fatigue consumers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
In recent years, quality food has become a defining factor for convenience store chains striving to attract road warriors, especially as the razor-thin profit margins on fuel sales slowly evaporate because of the rise of electric vehicles.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
This journey has been marked by an unwavering belief in progress, with leaders and citizens alike striving toward a future of shared prosperity.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
His son describes him as an outspoken advocate for positive portrayals of African Americans in television and film, consistently striving to create more diverse and accurate representations of his community.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Instead of striving for perfection, focus on constant, incremental improvement.
—Mick Hunt, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Filmmaker Eggers, who is also known for The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2021), has been striving to adapt Nosferatu for years.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
In the movie, a bright, striving teenager navigates the terrors of Jim Crow South and makes a split-decision that recasts the course of his life.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Retailers are carefully orchestrating a seamless transition between seasonal merchandise, while striving to minimize holiday overlap that could fatigue consumers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
In recent years, quality food has become a defining factor for convenience store chains striving to attract road warriors, especially as the razor-thin profit margins on fuel sales slowly evaporate because of the rise of electric vehicles.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
This journey has been marked by an unwavering belief in progress, with leaders and citizens alike striving toward a future of shared prosperity.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
His son describes him as an outspoken advocate for positive portrayals of African Americans in television and film, consistently striving to create more diverse and accurate representations of his community.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Instead of striving for perfection, focus on constant, incremental improvement.
—Mick Hunt, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Filmmaker Eggers, who is also known for The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2021), has been striving to adapt Nosferatu for years.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
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Finally, after 20 years of struggle, protests, court battles and even picketing the home of Warren Buffett, whose company had assumed ownership of the dams, an agreement was reached to demolish the dams.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the book, Vance recounted a turbulent childhood, his mother's struggle with substance use disorder and the life-changing influence of his grandmother, known to him as Mamaw.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The struggling online retailer is in the midst of trying to effect a turnaround of its operations.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Witnesses told investigators that Thomas was seen hours later struggling to drag something wrapped in a blue tarp down the apartment building stairs before placing the tarp in Abraham’s car, according to the affidavit.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Police are still trying to better understand what led to the shooting.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Louisville committed a personal foul penalty on a 1-yard reception by Mosley to set up a 57-yard field goal attempt with one second left.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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For two decades, the organization has raged against government and corporate attempts to amass information on gun buyers.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Videos circulating on social media show what appears to be a portion of the gunfire as dozens of people ran behind cars to take cover, some attempting to sprint to safety and others jumping to the ground.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Its delivery problems aren't Spirit Airlines told Quartz in a statement its flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Adding to the complexity of the undertaking—and to its emotional import—are quotations from a Fugue in B-flat composed by Ives’s father.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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This has been one of management’s biggest undertakings, and it’s led to huge profitability gains.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Albeit the shift to default maximum protections has triggered the current Epic Games lawsuit, which claims Samsung and Google are working together to make third-party app installs overly difficult.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The more varied one’s endeavors, the more profound the discoveries.Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our endeavor to put straight lines onto curved landscapes makes no sense.Marta Balaga, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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