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strive

[strahyv] / straɪv /


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Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

And now it’s serving softball, a sport that for decades has been among the most popular for girls in America, even without long-term playing prospects or pro players to strive to emulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“It is essential that we preserve what is good about these institutions, even as we strive to improve them,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

"The answer is we strive towards all of these," LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd told BBC Sport in 2024.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“I want it to be a shining city on a hill—an example of what a Roosevelt community should strive to be.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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