strive
verb (used without object)
to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.
strives
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present tense formof strive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She said the company strives to have a strong maintenance and inspection program and still was performing post-fire examinations and testing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Everyone else receives bronze-tier getaways that include two nights in a variety of U.S. cities, and Mystery Vacations strives to sweeten the deals when possible, Jaura said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
World football's governing body FIFA, responding to a question from AFP, said it "is committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights and strives to promote the protection of these rights."
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
"He wants us to be better, and that's exactly what I, my family, and I hope every single other person here strives to do every single day - make this world a better place."
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Ironically, his struggle is the reverse of an actor’s struggle—he strives not to enter a part but to escape it.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
