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
Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 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
Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
My final comment is about the implications associated with striving for artificial general intelligence (AGI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The central bank is striving to strike a balance between maintaining steady job gains and continuing its efforts to bring inflation down to its 2% target by keeping interest rates higher than usual.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Technicians who see themselves as artisans often take pride in their work, striving for excellence in every project.
—Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Their commitment to equality meant striving for equal opportunities and fair treatment for all citizens.
—Peggy O’Neal Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
Companies pour resources into crafting user-friendly interfaces and personalized services, striving to captivate their audiences.
—Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 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
Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
My final comment is about the implications associated with striving for artificial general intelligence (AGI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The central bank is striving to strike a balance between maintaining steady job gains and continuing its efforts to bring inflation down to its 2% target by keeping interest rates higher than usual.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Technicians who see themselves as artisans often take pride in their work, striving for excellence in every project.
—Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Their commitment to equality meant striving for equal opportunities and fair treatment for all citizens.
—Peggy O’Neal Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striving
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One of the officers was shocked during the struggle, too.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Understanding this connection helps parents approach these challenges with empathy, recognizing that stress may amplify these struggles.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In her book, Gypsy recounts struggling with substance abuse throughout her life, but relapsing in prison.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The governor said the expansion will help keep more projects in the state and increase economic activity at a time when Hollywood studios are struggling to bounce back from pandemic losses and strikes.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That part is not great, but again, that’s part of trying to open minds and trying to share your truth with people.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leaders now face a myriad of challenges in trying to bring the country together.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the first month, there was a riot and an escape attempt, and dozens of staff members continued to refuse to report to work.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The proposal was first announced in January as part of President Joe Biden’s crackdown on junk fees and attempt to bring about more transparency on charges including on airline tickets, live events, car rentals, hotels, banking services, retirement advice and credit cards.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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This surplus of position players — a first-world problem, for sure — creates a roster jam almost everywhere except at catcher, which notably is the area where baseball president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins appear to be attempting to address.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Paxton was accused of using his authority to benefit a political donor as well as attempting to misuse taxpayer money to settle a whistleblower lawsuit against his office.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In some quarters, preservation is thought of as an antiquarian undertaking, a sentimental allegiance to structures that have ceased to function and so have relinquished their right to exist.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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The project would, however, also become an expensive, multi-year process that was a huge undertaking in an era when animation was still done by hand and resulted in a film that was only seen in full by a select few.Katie Bain, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That requires working with tech companies to a much closer extent than perhaps intergovernmental structures like the UN are used to.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Striving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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