aim

Example Sentences

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He and the board were interested in establishing a valuation of the media business with the aim of potentially selling it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They will travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, 12 April, before hosting Arsenal seven days later as they aim to chase down the leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I’m not sure how much you’ve saved, but if you aim to put 20% down — $200,000 in this case — you’ll need to set aside money consistently.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Ultimately, the researchers aim to inform the public about a potential but often overlooked source of lead exposure in children's clothing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

In this new space, I had time to aim squarely between the moose's eyes, watching his muscles contort and his skin wrinkle as he bent to take another mouthful of grass.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline