1
2
: exertion or contention for superiority
3
archaic
: earnest endeavor
Examples of strife in a Sentence
in order to avoid family strife, the children spend equal time during the holidays with both of their grandmothers
bitter strife between the two political factions
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Challenging life circumstances—think divorce, job loss, or financial strife—can take a drastic toll on their mental health.
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
As questions surrounding the WNBA labor negotiations and whether the 2026 season will start on time intensify, Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller offered an optimistic opinion on the labor strife that has recently engulfed the women’s game.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.
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The sweep of American history suggests the ideal of equality has staying power, even in periods of wrenching strife.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
As questions surrounding the WNBA labor negotiations and whether the 2026 season will start on time intensify, Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller offered an optimistic opinion on the labor strife that has recently engulfed the women’s game.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
The sweep of American history suggests the ideal of equality has staying power, even in periods of wrenching strife.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strife
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“Strife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strife. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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noun1
: bitter sometimes violent disagreement
political strife
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