strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
have been striving
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present perfect progressiveof strive.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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And in response some states have been striving to rein in the hemp industry.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2024
Palestinians have been striving for self-determination but have achieved only limited control over their affairs.
From BBC ● May 22, 2024
The news agency noted that the agreements come as Washington and its two Asian allies have been striving to strengthen trilateral security cooperation as long-frayed relations between Seoul and Tokyo have significantly warmed up.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Fuerbringer, a junior, and Inskeep, a senior, have been striving for a high school beach title since they began playing together at Mira Costa.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2023
“I have been striving for over sixty years for a little bit of justice no bigger than that, and yet I must die without obtaining it....It seems so cruel.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
