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

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

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

From Salon • May 29, 2026

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

Dread and distrust had already become a daily part of my being and my memory grew sharp, my senses more impressionable; I began to be aware of myself as a distinct personality striving against others.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright