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The Clue

Goal-oriented activity (8 letter answer)

The Answer

STRIVING

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Notes

The answer STRIVING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Endeavoring
Trying hard
Giving it 110%, so to speak

Definition

STRIVING as a noun:

1. (striving, nisus, pains, strain) = an effortful attempt to attain a goal

STRIVE as a verb:

1. (endeavor, endeavour, strive) = attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"
2. (strive, reach, strain) = to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"