strive for
Example Sentences
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The play follows the pair of brothers as they strive for success in the theatrical world amid William Shakespeare’s unstoppable rise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
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
She wouldn’t be bothered with parents who bragged about their children’s accomplishments, yet she insisted we strive for the highest professional goals.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
