striving

Example Sentences

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"I think that sense of community, especially in a city that can be quite big and scary, is something I'm really striving for," he added.

From BBC

Jazz was striving toward new levels of sophistication in the 1950s, as advocates for the music argued for its due consideration alongside classical music.

From The Wall Street Journal

The senior bonus will help a majority of Cooper’s clients who are at least age 65 and striving to minimize the taxes they have to pay over their lifetimes, he said.

From MarketWatch

But over time, it becomes this thing that people are earnestly striving for.

From Salon

As Russia’s military position has deteriorated, Putin has deflected blame by accusing the West of striving to inflict “a strategic defeat on Russia,” calling it an existential threat.

From Washington Post