争取

I'll try to attend the meeting.

She is aiming at a scholarship.

strain after (for)

strive for China's reunification

try to gain the initiative; contend for the initiative

try to gain support; drum up support for

fight off the illness as soon as possible

canvass for votes; court votes

race/work against time

win over the masses

work/strive for peace

bid/compete for international consumers

fight/struggle for independence/equality/freedom

try hard to succeed