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aspire

[uh-spahyuhr] / əˈspaɪər /


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Many blacks were inspired by his campaigns less because of his ideology than because of his symbolic demonstration that a black candidate could aspire to be President, and come close to winning a party nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This victory belongs to people who aspire to and have sacrificed for democracy," he said in a speech.

From Barron's

Only 27% of teacher preparation programs surveyed by the National Council on Teacher Quality in 2020 mandated that aspiring teachers practice the effective management skill of reinforcing positive behavior before they graduate.

From Los Angeles Times

"This victory belongs to people who aspire to and have sacrificed for democracy."

From Barron's

Unlike the last aspiring German pairs skater, Volodin passed on his first try.

From The Wall Street Journal