1
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
While his films can be fantastical, Abbasi — making his English-language debut here — strives to uncover deeper truths in his work.
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EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Therefore, Panama strives to draw sustainable economic development with partners that could earn financial returns and environmental rewards.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Anyone who has walked down Disneyland’s Main Street, USA; witnessed the Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents; or visited Epcot’s American Adventure can see how Disney strives to present an uncomplicated, uncritical view of the nation and its leaders.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
All matter — wands, balloons, webs, air — strives for balance between its positive and negative particles (protons, electrons and ions).
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Therefore, Panama strives to draw sustainable economic development with partners that could earn financial returns and environmental rewards.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Anyone who has walked down Disneyland’s Main Street, USA; witnessed the Magic Kingdom’s Hall of Presidents; or visited Epcot’s American Adventure can see how Disney strives to present an uncomplicated, uncritical view of the nation and its leaders.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
All matter — wands, balloons, webs, air — strives for balance between its positive and negative particles (protons, electrons and ions).
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strives
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The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The film mixes physical comedy, as when Iris struggles to sleep in her own bed after Apollo takes it over, with a tear-jerking exploration of the way animals grieve the deaths of their owners.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even so, its contract renewal with the NBA comes at a time when the sneaker giant has had to work harder to maintain its critical partnerships, and new CEO Elliott Hill tries to regain market share lost in recent years.Jessica Golden,Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Republican who lost big in ’22 tries again Few Senate seats are up for grabs this year.Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Three attempts to capture author James Patterson’s massive Alex Cross thriller franchise flopped on the big screen.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Washington also had to settle for four field goal attempts, including once on a drive that made it into the red zone.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the lawsuit seeks a ruling that the city of Fort Smith is unable to accept any grant funding associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program due to Geffken's overreach.River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Strives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strives. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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