strive
Example Sentences
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"I think that sense of community, especially in a city that can be quite big and scary, is something I'm really striving for," he added.
From BBC
Jazz was striving toward new levels of sophistication in the 1950s, as advocates for the music argued for its due consideration alongside classical music.
"We will listen and learn from families, with the support of Donna Ockenden, as we strive to provide excellent maternity and neonatal services," said group chief executive Jo Williams.
From BBC
Europeans have striven this year to maintain U.S. backing for Ukraine—or at least blunt a reduction in U.S. support.
"We will take this experience as a lesson, and will strive to improve the accuracy and speed of our future information dissemination," the town said.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
