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striving

[strahy-ving] / ˈstraɪ vɪŋ /
NOUN
attempt
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“But on the other hand, I’m also striving for bigger things and reaching a bit higher than that. So it’s kind of balancing the two, trying to stay grounded and focus on what’s at hand.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over the years, Rigetti has aimed to develop its technology and scale up its business while also striving to become commercially viable and cut unnecessary costs.

From Barron's

Once a classic American success story—he came from a family of striving Italian immigrants who ran Perry’s Grill on North Street in Endicott, N.Y.—Luciano’s life ended in Endicott, the birthplace of IBM.

From The Wall Street Journal

What is it like playing an actor as an actor yourself — and playing one that’s striving to be really great and struggling to get there?

From Los Angeles Times

EU-Swiss ties are currently governed by a patchwork of agreements, and the two have for years been striving to nail down a broader cooperation agreement.

From Barron's