The males strove valiantly, but the ice-teethed wind had devoured the warmth of the ground.

Striving valiantly with what was left of their group, they too managed to reach the standing rock.

And suddenly Cube was exquisitely garbed in a sparkling red gown that strove valiantly to make even her dull body esthetic.

The warships above were sniping at the wooden darkship, though Cherish valiantly strove to distract them.

The army quartermasters strove valiantly but often could not get through.

Surrounding them is a group of individuals - doctors and nurses, social workers and foster-care parents - all striving valiantly to help.

I strove valiantly but could not get there.

Grey strove valiantly to get his head back together.

The Lucidians strove valiantly but insisted on fighting the wrong war.

Two damaged adults and a troubled child strive valiantly to achieve happiness.