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aspiration

[as-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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Eating locally grown meat and vegetables is a nice aspiration, but it’s no way to get a satisfying meal in the winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Speaking to the BBC, Kebede said "we all support" a desire for more inclusion, but "there is just not the adequate funding or staffing levels to meet that aspiration".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Our aspiration is to win the championship. Our goal is to make the playoffs,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The goal isn’t to limit enjoyment, but to ensure that spending reflects actual use rather than aspiration.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

His ultimate aspiration was to be president of the United States, which meant his approach to solving the threat would require precision and shrewd calculation.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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