- present tense form of strive (3rd person singular).
strives
Example Sentences
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Mr. Moral strives for objectivity, but he does attack Spoto’s character.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“It is a department that strives to ... make positive changes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Like other United Nations agencies, the ILO is currently facing significant financial pressure and is undergoing major reforms as it strives to tighten its budget.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
"He wants us to be better, and that's exactly what I, my family, and I hope every single other person here strives to do every single day - make this world a better place."
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Although not illegal, indulging in the so-called grandmaster draw—in which neither player strives to win but, rather, halves the point after a few inconsequential moves have been made—bordered on unprincipled behavior.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
