aspiration

Example Sentences

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"It never was a real big sort of dream or aspiration to be a chef," he says.

From BBC

We are told it is dead, that Americans have lost faith in the possibility of achieving their aspirations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Singer-songwriter John Williamson led a moving rendition of his popular "True Blue", which portrays Australians from all backgrounds sharing the same hopes and aspirations.

From Barron's

Despite people’s aspirations to save more, doing that has gotten harder for all but the richest Americans, due largely to a widening income gap.

From MarketWatch

Many immigrant families, like Alex’s, are initially drawn to the U.S. with aspirations for education access and social mobility.

From Los Angeles Times