striving
Americannoun
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the act or practice of trying hard to do, reach, or achieve something; vigorous effort.
In the striving for a just and lasting peace, ten agreements have already been reached by national and rebel forces.
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the act of fighting or struggling against someone or something; competition, opposition, or battle.
The pursuit of justice itself, or the striving against injustice, is a path to piety in Judaism.
adjective
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trying hard; making a vigorous effort to do, reach, or achieve something.
America is the striving immigrant who starts a business or the mom who works two low-wage jobs to give her kids a better life.
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fighting or struggling against each other.
Atonement aims at the unification of striving factions by making amends for whatever caused the trouble.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of striving
First recorded in 1225–75; striv(e) ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses; striv(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses
Example Sentences
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For years, the Rose Bowl has walked the precarious line between tradition and technology, striving to keep up with modern-day venues while maintaining the nostalgic touches that make it a national landmark.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The chain has been doubling down on value meals and other low-cost menu items, striving to reclaim its reputation for affordable food.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Intel has been striving to revive its foundry business, which manufactures chips for external customers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
The stock is striving for its first five-week winning streak since last December.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
He detected the strength of the gossamer threads of affection that sometimes grew between a pair of young men or among a boatload of them striving honestly to do their best.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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