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striving

[strahy-ving] / ˈstraɪ vɪŋ /
NOUN
attempt
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"I think that sense of community, especially in a city that can be quite big and scary, is something I'm really striving for," he added.

From BBC

Jazz was striving toward new levels of sophistication in the 1950s, as advocates for the music argued for its due consideration alongside classical music.

From The Wall Street Journal

The senior bonus will help a majority of Cooper’s clients who are at least age 65 and striving to minimize the taxes they have to pay over their lifetimes, he said.

From MarketWatch

“We had a nice meeting toward the end of the season and everyone is striving for the same thing,” coach Sam Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times

Senior management say they are opening their doors to be transparent and to reassure local communities they are striving for the best possible standard of care.

From BBC