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aspiration

[as-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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It is conversation, disagreement, aspiration, compromise and the ongoing effort to build a more perfect Union.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

"I resonate with those words so much. More than being unstoppable, I think it refers to a dream and an aspiration to become unstoppable," Eala told BBC TV.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

This tale of life and aspiration in colonial Trinidad is one of V.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

The book established many of the themes that continue through Rowbottom’s fiction: women at odds with their bodies, mothers and daughters struggling toward one another, beauty as both aspiration and burden.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

If Bobby did wish to become Catholic, it’s possible that aspiration was sufficient for him to have been accepted into the Church, at least by less conservative clergy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The foundations of Banana Ball were already in place—which meant even a player with legitimate professional aspirations had to get in on the act.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

But under military pressure, the Kurds this year agreed a deal to integrate their institutions into the state, in a blow to their long-held aspirations for autonomy.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Musk has major aspirations for Tesla’s autonomous vehicles, which nearly a year ago he claimed would “probably” be conducting ride-hailing for “half of the population of the U.S.” by the end of 2025.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Watkins’ return is a momentous mile marker for a Trojans team that has serious national title aspirations this season.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

In his television appearances and at public meetings Malcolm articulated the woes and the aspirations of the depressed Negro mass in a way it was unable to do for itself.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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