Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Strives; maintains.
8 letter answer(s) to strives; maintains
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
have an argument about something
maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"
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