aim

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In the long term, this was a tough lesson for Asia "to learn from this crisis and aim to use oil efficiently and diversify our sources of supply", said Kutani.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

China’s diplomatic efforts aim to set the stage for Trump’s May visit to Beijing, seeking relief on tariffs and technology controls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He has staked his leadership on aggressive reforms that aim to deliver double-digit growth, slashing bureaucratic red tape, empowering the private sector and channelling vast resources into mega-projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Now that “Project Hail Mary” has launched the possibility of a fruitful Hollywood career, Ortiz’s only aim is to continue letting his abilities lead the way without inflexible expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

According to Van Ness, Hamilton took aim at Burr and fired first, but missed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis