striving
striving
/ˈstraɪ vɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Usage(s):
- Ayn Rand and Barry Goldwater don't really represent individual striving and free markets, they represent justified monopolies and legitimized cartels.
- People striving to make this a green century: Last Wild Places How to preserve rare animal and plant habitats: Living Spaces An organic building in Maryland.
- Mackey and Tindell both started out striving mainly to satisfy customers.
Quotes
- "I thought it was a joke," Murray said. "Simon has always been rather envious of Charlton because we have had the success he has been striving for, with a wonderful stadium which we own."on Jun 1, 2006 By: Richard Murray Source: Independent
- "When it takes time for Iraqis to reach agreement, it is not 'foot dragging,' as one senator described it," Bush added. "They're striving to build a modern democracy on the rubble of three decades of tyranny."on Mar 27, 2008 By: President Bush Source: Reuters
- "As one of this country's most successful businesswomen, she was an inspiration to women throughout the country striving to set up and grow their own companies," Brown said. "She campaigned for green issues for many years before it became...on Sep 10, 2007 By: Gordon Brown Source: Reuters UK
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