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Conciliators and aspiring tyrants alike have long laid claim to Lincoln’s warnings against mob rule.

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With the public markets shunning early-stage biotechs, startups aspiring to an IPO need to advance drugs into clinical trials.

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Throw a rock in San Francisco and you’re likely to hit an aspiring or actual tech company founder with hopes of launching a breakthrough product.

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An aspiring journalist, Jennifer is an empathetic witness not only to Miriam’s struggles but to the hardships and bravery of all the women in the shop.

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Portraying yourself as a fresh start is a crucial part of any aspiring presidential candidate’s opening gambit.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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