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strivings

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plural of striving

as in undertakings

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Birth of daughter and personal struggles Meanwhile, following a lull in her career in the late 1990s, Smith returned to the spotlight in 2000.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
In reality, Loesby contends, many struggles reflect predictable structural mismatches — a lawyer who prefers depth and analysis struggling in a role that rewards constant responsiveness, or one who thrives on collaboration disengaging in isolation.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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Utilizing quick, short passes, Hayes completed 14 of his first 16 attempts, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to sophomore tight end Ian Figi that gave Naperville Central a 14-0 lead.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
McIntire is going batty — in a good way — over attempts to investigate the elusive western mastiff.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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Announced just last week, fans are already in throes of excitement, with scores of late-night launch events lined up internationally.

— Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
In 2021, for example, the broader index posted an earnings growth rate of more than 90% — but that was when the market was coming out of the throes of the Covid pandemic.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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