ambition
Example Sentences
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Her childhood ambition took her to her first teaching job in England before returning to the area where she was raised to teach in Aberfan.
From BBC
But Saturday's record 42-21 defeat at home to Ireland, which came just a week after an equally decisive hammering by Scotland in Edinburgh, effectively ended that lofty ambition.
From Barron's
Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the team to beat, with high morale and ambition to defend its title.
From Los Angeles Times
Timothee Chalamet is also gathering momentum for the best actor award after wins at the Critics Choice and Golden Globes for his performance as an always-hustling ping-pong player with grand ambitions.
From Barron's
Wilkinson, who played professionally abroad, said being “the most awkward gangly freshman ever” gave him grit and ambition.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
