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strive

[strahyv] / straɪv /


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"In 2026, we will strive to achieve the target of delivering 550,000 vehicles for the entire year," Xiaomi said in the statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

These films are not trying to have a wide effect on moviegoers, much less strive for something timeless; they simply want to tell a story and do it in an entertaining way.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Though the organization no longer recommends a specific time limit, an hour is a good goal to strive for, said Dr. Tiffany Munzer, the lead author of the organization’s latest policy statement on technology use.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

World Rugby, the WRU and RFU said previously: "Acting on the latest science, evidence and independent expert guidance, we constantly strive to safeguard and support all our players - future, current, and former."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Show them the next level and let them strive to get there.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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