striving

Example Sentences

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Stefana disagrees, he says children and young people are spending so much time and money striving towards a look, an aesthetic, that only exists in the digital world, not in reality.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

And that’s enough of a reason to keep on striving.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

For years, the Rose Bowl has walked the precarious line between tradition and technology, striving to keep up with modern-day venues while maintaining the nostalgic touches that make it a national landmark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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

The chairs were immense, fantastically carved, bright with goldwork and studded with amber, onyx, lapis, and jade, each one different from all the others, and each striving to be the most fabulous.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin