Something athletes strive to break Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a social or business relationship
2. a fastener that serves to join or connect
(verb)
1. finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
2. create social or emotional ties

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.
STRIVE (verb)
1. attempt by employing effort
2. to exert much effort or energy

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