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
La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Pokémon Horizons Netflix Pokémon is the biggest media franchise on the planet, and for good reason — it's got over 1000 cute little creatures to be friends with, some solid themes of friendship and striving to be your best, and strong character work across the franchise.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
As the West conditioned reconstruction and diplomatic engagement on the regime’s striving toward a political settlement with rebel groups, something Assad was loath to do, Syria grew isolated.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite their hardships, including significant losses in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue continues its vital work, striving to rebuild and create happy endings like Ginger's.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
In that sense, exceptional achievers self-medicate by constantly striving for more, and getting only a very temporal satisfaction with each accomplishment.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Serene Industries In turn, the Icebreaker’s profile view shows a sharp wedge shape that’s uncommon, but not unheard of, in keyboards striving for a striking appearance.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses are hard-working, dedicated professionals striving for the best for patients.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Pokémon Horizons Netflix Pokémon is the biggest media franchise on the planet, and for good reason — it's got over 1000 cute little creatures to be friends with, some solid themes of friendship and striving to be your best, and strong character work across the franchise.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
As the West conditioned reconstruction and diplomatic engagement on the regime’s striving toward a political settlement with rebel groups, something Assad was loath to do, Syria grew isolated.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite their hardships, including significant losses in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue continues its vital work, striving to rebuild and create happy endings like Ginger's.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
In that sense, exceptional achievers self-medicate by constantly striving for more, and getting only a very temporal satisfaction with each accomplishment.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
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After a brief struggle, the man pulled out a gun and shot Horan, before leaving the scene by car at about 11 a.m., according to a news release from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Winter is in full swing in the Gaza Strip, and every day is a struggle to survive for children displaced by violence and living in makeshift tents.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Key young players struggling Tortorella isn’t wrong that Michkov has seemed to hit a wall of late.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amid a torrent of alarming headlines calling out rising sea temperatures, melting ice sheets and struggling coral reefs, new discoveries about our ocean sparked wonder.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mangione methodically planned the killing for months in an attempt to spark debate over insurance industry practices, federal prosecutors said in a statement.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers watch the film of the attempt every week during special teams meetings.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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New York police on Monday were trying to determine why someone set a woman ablaze board a train in Brooklyn in a fatal attack drawing outrage from city and state leaders who have been laboring to make the trains safer.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year the agency adopted new heat protections that apply to indoor workers, expanding safety measures for more than a million workers laboring in warehouses, kitchens, laundry rooms and other hot indoor settings.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The footage released by James’ office shows another NYPD vehicle ahead of Perez attempting a similar blocking maneuver that Williams narrowly avoided.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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While attempting to conceal the affair, Romy weaponizes both her womanhood and her CEO status.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Utah's Deer Valley has launched its East Village project, a massive multiyear undertaking that will more than double its existing terrain.Crai S. Bower, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
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Completing the verification and destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons program will be a major undertaking.Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
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The parents instead spend a night helping their kids to choose toys for other children and another night working with them on an arts and crafts project.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The behemoth was accidentally found by scientists and filmmakers working for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas project.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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