aspired

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Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

For decades, SI was where every sports journalist aspired to work, hoping to become the next Frank DeFord or Gary Smith, whose 32-year career at the magazine is highly revered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

"I've always aspired to play at the best level," he explains.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Like Benjamin Franklin, who lived in London in these years, he aspired to combine art, science, ethics and public appeal in a single worldview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The man who’d proudly owned eighteen suits as a teenager, and who’d aspired to own a hundred more, now dressed the same way every day.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady