strive for

Example Sentences

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Ellsworth eschews the idea that she has to strive for any elusive balance between being a mom and entrepreneur.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

For instance, maybe humans today sense that the kind of parenting we strive for is unnatural.

From Slate • May 10, 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

“But now you can all see it’s quite golden. So strive for excellence. Now, without further ado, let us proceed to the badge presentations and talent enhancements.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston