aim

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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

The announcement concludes months of deliberations in the administration over how to tariff foreign-made medicines with the aim of moving the manufacturing of cutting-edge drugs back to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

His aim of "Liberation Day" was the rebirth of American industry, bringing an influx of jobs, revenue and an investment boom -- although critics argue that these have largely not taken place.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

They had trouble taking aim at their target because the sky was full of scraps of cloud, but they managed it at last.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein