Vigorously strive to do or attain something (8)

I believe the answer is:

struggle

(Other definitions for struggle that I've seen before include "Vigorously resist" , "Strive, contend" , "Proceed with great effort" , "pains" , "Make vigorous effort under difficulties" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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