aspiring

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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

Here, he discusses “The Pitt,” his best advice for aspiring chefs and rethinking menus for the Ozempic era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

And then there are some activities, like busking, that are allowed only at designated spots, and aspiring performers must pass auditions judged by a panel from the National Arts Council.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Being good with babies was a fine quality in the husband of an aspiring clam picker, apparently!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo