striving

Example Sentences

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In its sense of upward lift, it speaks of striving and aspiration and of almost inexpressible yearning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

The chain’s operations chief will take over as CEO of the world’s biggest pizza company, which is striving to reinvigorate sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Doris, a Brooklyn cocktail bar, also is striving for fan unity - sort of.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Tra Jones, general manager of the new amphitheater and a Long Beach native, said he’s striving to make it feel less stopgap and utilitarian than FivePoint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Well of course no one’s accusing me—” “Don’t argue so much,” his voice tried for a hard compromise, full of warning and yet striving to pass unnoticed by the others.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles