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aspiring

[uh-spahyer-ing] / əˈspaɪər ɪŋ /


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Standing beside her hospital bed, his mind drifts to Paris and to Penelope, the aspiring musician he married after falling hopelessly in love.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Generations before aspiring communicators began attending journalism schools, and centuries before some of them skipped formal training altogether and simply declared themselves online influencers, most future news professionals launched their careers as indentured apprentices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Broadcom, meanwhile, has established itself as the go-to partner for the aspiring chip makers.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

"They are what every club in England is aspiring to be," Ashton said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Down the street lives an aspiring rock band composed of four middle schoolers.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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