aspiring

Example Sentences

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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

For all young aspiring footballers, the dream of becoming a professional player is a special one.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Chalamet gets dinged for aspiring to greatness, and Penn’s about to win his third Oscar simply for being great — and not talking about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

One might wonder why a twenty-something aspiring rock star would choose a children’s film like “Peter Pan” to be the centerpiece of his bedroom.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

“Amir jan. Our aspiring storyteller. What a pleasure,” he said.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini