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

The Artemis missions aim to return Americans to the Moon and establish a permanent presence there.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It is important to keep in mind, though, that many rappers and hip-hop artists do not aim to glorify or romanticize gangsta life or culture.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander