strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
has striven
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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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He has striven to place Cohere as a sovereign alternative in both the European and Asian markets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Memorial” does for Lin’s legacy what she has striven to do in her work — invite people to consider uncomfortable truths.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
As related in the miniseries, this is partly by design: Angelyne has striven to remain a mystery.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2022
She is a woman who, over the years, has striven to find her voice.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2022
The Church for many centuries has striven to garrison the nation's soul, and to bring the body under discipline.
From Stand Up, Ye Dead by Maclean, Norman
