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  • present participle of aspire.
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aspiring

[uh-spahyer-ing] / əˈspaɪər ɪŋ /


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The writer, actor, podcaster and aspiring ‘Prince of Christmas’ does brunch, goes for a solo hike, orders Postmates and catches up on the ‘Real Housewives.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But there does seem to be a sense of nominative determination for the youngest Jodar, who - like every aspiring Spanish player - idolises Nadal.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The story is simple: The dad flusters, fidgets and whines; the girl gobbles room service as though aspiring to become human foie gras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"This is the last straw," said Meghna Sen, a 17-year-old aspiring psychology student.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“There is a bigger gap between the average person and what they are aspiring to,” Schor said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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