strivingfor
verb (present participle)UK /ˈstraɪvɪŋ fɔː/
US /ˈstraɪvɪŋ fɔːr/
Trying very hard to get or reach something.
She is striving for a perfect score on her spelling test.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a great effort to achieve a difficult aim.
The team is striving for victory in the final match.
3. Trying to be better or reach a higher standard.
He is always striving for excellence in his artwork.
4. Struggling or working hard against difficulties to obtain something.
The villagers are striving for clean water and better schools.