strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
strived
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past participleof strive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof strive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
striveverb (used without object)to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
Example Sentences
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"Family, faith and doing good in the community where we live and work" have been key commitments that Parton and her partners have strived for over the past four decades, he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
In a statement, Hampshire county council said it "strived to deliver the best for all children within our educational settings".
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
“I have always strived to adhere to company policies and provide the very best service to my clients,” he said in a statement earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
She strived to maintain a link with outside reform work to avoid being “wholly absorbed in a narrow family selfishness.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
