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striving

[strahy-ving] / ˈstraɪ vɪŋ /
NOUN
attempt
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The chain has been doubling down on value meals and other low-cost menu items, striving to reclaim its reputation for affordable food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

This week is striving for its third advance in the last four weeks and pays a dividend north of 5%.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Intel has been striving to revive its foundry business, which manufactures chips for external customers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

But this happens after she’s destroyed the opulent life she had with her husband, one entirely paid for by her striving.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Sweet Cersei, always striving to make the smallfolk love us.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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