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aspire

[uh-spahyuhr] / əˈspaɪər /


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Any good lie, however, aspires to a measure of credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ability to retire when you want is a luxury Americans aspire to — but might not be able to afford.

From MarketWatch

One was the awestruck girl from the South discovering New York City for the first time, another was the hunky model, aspiring actor, and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal

Is that an emotional state you aspire to in your music?

From Los Angeles Times

But the significance of Panka's casting, and what it represents to other aspiring actors, is not lost on her.

From BBC