aspiring to

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Bill Ackman, aspiring to replace him as the world’s leading investment guru, thinks the time has come to act on that advice.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Education Department’s “History Rocks Tour!” aspiring to visit all 50 states on America’s 250th anniversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

He’s also aspiring to make it into the Guinness World Records book.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Mr Kabesha praised the court for making a "sound judgment" and said that while the family had a right to appeal, this was a "learning curve" for those aspiring to the highest office.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Johnny had seen enough of Madge and Dorcas and their suitors to know that the gibe about poor boys aspiring to Miss Lavinia had gone home.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes