strive

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Deputy President John McLenaghan said increased pressure on slurry storage capacity has created difficult conditions for farms that strive to remain compliant with environmental regulations.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

I’m really trying to dig a way for independent people to strive for themselves, put forth the effort, and not be discouraged by anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But from decades’ worth of distance, we can still appreciate the way he tried to use laughter to unite us, as we’d hope all leaders would strive to do.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

Chronert says this sets the market up for much more idiosyncratic behavior as investors strive to distinguish between companies most impacted by AI and those that may maintain a competitive edge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 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