strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
strived
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past participleof strive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof strive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
striveverb (used without object)to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
Example Sentences
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Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
But last July, the government said it had been informed by the US defense department that the deliveries to Switzerland would be delayed as Washington strived to provide more support for Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
"It is time for me to join the party which best represents the views of myself and the people of St Helens in order to act on the improvements I have long strived for."
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
“I have always strived to adhere to company policies and provide the very best service to my clients,” he said in a statement earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
To produce the kind of landscape effects Olmsted strived to create required not months but years, even decades.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
