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strive

[strahyv] / straɪv /


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“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

Comprehensive peace in the region is an admirable goal, one that the U.S. should strive toward.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A game like that, which bounced from back to front continuously for 90 minutes will certainly not be missed by our top teams in the Premier League, who strive to bring games under their control.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Ellsworth eschews the idea that she has to strive for any elusive balance between being a mom and entrepreneur.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She was easygoing and did not always strive to be the best, as I did.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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