1
: to devote serious effort or energy : endeavor
strive to finish a project
2
: to struggle in opposition : contend
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Examples of strive in a Sentence
We must all strive to do better.
She always strives for perfection.
They continue to strive toward their goals.
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Always strive to be transparent with your communications.
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Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Charlie Dennis is writer-director from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, who strives to improve accessibility within film and TV aims to ensure that even the most exciting stories stay profoundly human.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In particular, Harris has been striving to reach young Black voters, at one point recruiting former president Barack Obama to put his shoulder to the wheel.
—Theo Burman, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Whether organizing an annual fundraiser for a local charity, partnering with a nonprofit in your small business venture, or launching a social entrepreneurship project, strive to use your business acumen to make a tangible difference in your community.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Charlie Dennis is writer-director from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, who strives to improve accessibility within film and TV aims to ensure that even the most exciting stories stay profoundly human.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In particular, Harris has been striving to reach young Black voters, at one point recruiting former president Barack Obama to put his shoulder to the wheel.
—Theo Burman, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Whether organizing an annual fundraiser for a local charity, partnering with a nonprofit in your small business venture, or launching a social entrepreneurship project, strive to use your business acumen to make a tangible difference in your community.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Strive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strive. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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