aim

Example Sentences

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That's why, in his decree, Zelensky said he was using the UPA's name "with the aim of restoring the historical traditions of the national army".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The ultimate aim of Best Companies for the Future is to offer a useful measuring stick, not a crystal ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

I take out my camera and aim it at him—while he’s answering questions, he never once takes his eyes off the kids.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold