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aspire

[uh-spahyuhr] / əˈspaɪər /


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In the news business, there’s the world that most of us journalists aspire to live in—the one that has our audience eagerly clamoring for more of our serious accountability reporting.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Going back to grad school has long been the Plan B of young professionals who aspire to climb higher in their careers or struggle to get promoted in a tough job market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The same platforms that make these foods feel ubiquitous can also make them feel unattainable — something to aspire to, replicate, or consume as part of a broader performance of being “in the know.”

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

“Do not aspire above your station,” she says softly to me.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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