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striving

n.
US //ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ// UK //stɹˈaɪvɪŋ// striv·ing
  1. 1 great effort (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the act of working very hard to reach a goal or to be successful.

    the exertion of significant effort or energy toward an objective. Often uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of ambition.

    Example

    Her constant striving for perfection made her a great artist but also very tired.

    Example

    The philosopher argued that human happiness is found not in the achievement of a goal, but in the constant striving toward it.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'after'.

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