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aspire

[uh-spahyuhr] / əˈspaɪər /


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“We will continue to aspire to be a high-performance, innovation-first, and ownership culture that can operate with the focus, accountability, and agility needed to execute our long-term growth strategy,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Lawyers who aspire to become judge often run for open seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Probably true, but the saint-like forbearance of most of the characters around John is a quality to which most of us can only aspire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

Hina is ten years younger than Mom, has short hair, a zillion funky pairs of eyeglasses, is this amazing graphic designer and cool in ways I can only aspire to.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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