strives

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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

A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 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

In his immensely engaging book, “This Vast Enterprise,” Craig Fehrman strives to capture the motivations, values and ideas of the individuals who contributed to this multifaceted historical event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ironically, his struggle is the reverse of an actor’s struggle—he strives not to enter a part but to escape it.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy