striving

Example Sentences

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Striving for heroism is a common expectation of ourselves and others in a decent society.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Striving for more success, the England goalkeeper embarked on a fresh journey when she swapped Manchester United for life in the French capital.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Striving continually to be a voice for the Black community, Wilson played a vital role in exposing police brutality through his coverage of the 1965 and 1992 riots.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

"Striving for European integration is not the work of one person. It transcends personal ambitions," he said.

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2023

Striving to be recognized as a world power as well as a European power, Germany sought to extend its influence in the few remaining areas of the world that were not under European rule.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman