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striving

[strahy-ving] / ˈstraɪ vɪŋ /
NOUN
attempt
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The chain has been doubling down on value meals and other low-cost menu items, striving to reclaim its reputation for affordable food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

This week is striving for its third advance in the last four weeks and pays a dividend north of 5%.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Intel has been striving to revive its foundry business, which manufactures chips for external customers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

All that, and during the quarter he flew into the baseline seats striving for a loose ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Even striving to obey the law fits the profile!

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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