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  • present participle of aspire.
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aspiring

[uh-spahyer-ing] / əˈspaɪər ɪŋ /


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An aspiring doctor, he was among the hundred of thousands whose hopes were dashed when the government canceled this year’s national undergraduate medical entrance test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"The filters and the use of AI on social media posts mean some of the images children are seeing are not even real, so they are aspiring to something that does not even exist."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Since that interview, Rai has developed into a strong role model - not just for British Asians but aspiring golfers from all backgrounds.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The aspiring artist of talent will eventually achieve the real thing.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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