strive
Example Sentences
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It could strive to address our most fundamental problems with common-sense solutions, meaningfully improving Americans’ quality of life and raising the level of political discourse in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Bhatia said the visit can have a "positive impact" on Asean countries, as they "strive to develop a coherent approach to the Myanmar question".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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
And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing nothing of our strength and courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing strive
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