aim

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Speaking to a group of journalists, he used the example of a tech upgrade in Hong Kong that killed some jobs, and said the aim of automation wasn’t to cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

You should aim to contribute at least 10% of your income toward retirement and gradually work your way up to 20%.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

After adding its London event in 2026, Ohanian's ultimate aim is to create a worldwide, season-long league.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And companies across the healthcare spectrum aim to capitalize.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Instead of breaking for the holidays, it went into a special session with the aim of pushing through to a vote before Christmas.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama