endeavoring

Example Sentences

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By endeavoring to tell the entire history of art, as far as their collections allow, they sometimes underplay a concentration within their holdings that makes them distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

In “The Grand Finale,” the couple are married and Mr. Molesley is endeavoring to boost his film career, although he hasn’t left his time at Downtown Abbey in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

The police released them for the evening but kept their passports, which they were endeavoring to confirm with Swiss authorities.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

But the takeaway is being present for my life and the people in it and endeavoring to do that more.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

“But if I keep running in and out of the Ministry,” said Harry, still endeavoring to keep his voice friendly, “won’t that seem as though I approve of what the Ministry’s up to?”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling