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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"