strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
are striving
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present progressiveof strive.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In fact, Americans of all ages, backgrounds and incomes are striving for a better life, but say the rising cost of living prevents them from their aspirations, the researchers found.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Developers are striving to achieve fault tolerance by the end of the decade, which means building a machine that can run smoothly even when its individual parts fail or experience disruption.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Ultimately, we are striving for this balance that must be struck between multi-year fiscal solvency” and “well-protected students, programs, schools and workforce,” said L.A. schools Supt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
He models exercises to help determine the outcome you are striving for, the processes that will get you there and the rate at which you expect to make progress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
And, compared with our own struggle, they are striving under conditions far more difficult.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
