striving

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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

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

This republic requires men and women to do long-form deliberation, serious thinking, honest humility and daily striving.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Boethius will show you that striving is ultimately meaningless, that we must learn to accept. Ask Miss O’Hara about him.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole