strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
has strived
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present perfectof strive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For over three years, Jared Kushner has strived to build a set of luxury hotels and resorts in a corner of Eastern Europe that U.S. investors typically overlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
From its inception, Pointeworks has strived to fill in gaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
After all, she was a pioneer, has strived for a decade and is receiving recognition, she said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
Since taking office in January, Lula has strived to put environmental protection and respect for Indigenous peoples’ rights at the heart of his third term.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
Freddy D'Costa, who continues to be its editor, Gulab has maintained a certain standard in its language and has strived to keep up the tempo of advancing journalism.
From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various
