aspiring to

Example Sentences

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Bill Ackman, aspiring to replace him as the world’s leading investment guru, thinks the time has come to act on that advice.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

DMK spokesperson Manuraj Shunmugasundaram said that as far as movie stars aspiring to led the state are concerned: "Tamil Nadu has seen many Vijays."

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

He’s also aspiring to make it into the Guinness World Records book.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

It is a serious building, aspiring to be worthy of the collection it houses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Johnny had seen enough of Madge and Dorcas and their suitors to know that the gibe about poor boys aspiring to Miss Lavinia had gone home.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes