Plod
Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: plodded night and day to get the assignment done
Strive
Strive verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace
Mutual synonyms
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