strive
Example Sentences
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Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said on Friday that police would "strive to deliver justice for those who have been affected by the disorder, racially-motivated attacks and hate-filled social media posts".
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
"We strive to tell an apolitical, non-political story," said Santelli.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
And now it’s serving softball, a sport that for decades has been among the most popular for girls in America, even without long-term playing prospects or pro players to strive to emulate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“I will strive against it,” I promised, a fresh lie.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing strive
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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