aspire

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Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Zhang's rise embodied what millions of his followers aspire towards: someone from a small town who climbs the social ladder by forging their own path.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The ability to retire when you want is a luxury Americans aspire to — but might not be able to afford.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“I always aspire to be like Luffy,” says Godoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

At that time, a career as a civil servant was a glittering prize for an African, the highest that a black man could aspire to.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela