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

Without any products on the market, Fulcrum Therapeutics had been striving to commercialize its experimental drug for sickle cell disease, but those plans appear to now be on hold.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Too often, they write, we obsess over making ourselves more appealing to others — or more “lovable” — when we should be striving for stronger communication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • May 29, 2026

When the pale but striving sun has lifted the gray morning mist, Count Durufle and the bishop arrive.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein