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
Sanders stressed that his office has striven to improve its crisis response by incorporating mental health co-responders, adding that dashboard and body-worn cameras help provide transparency.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
“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
The academy has striven to limit the show to three hours for years but has consistently overshot that target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
From the very inception of this organization it has striven to encourage the use of light tackle by all anglers.
From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Harry Thom Payne
