aim

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Soccer fans are psyched, and scammers aim to profit from that, L.A. sheriff’s officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A handful of schools have outsize positions that make up a tenth or more of their endowments, unusual scenarios for institutions that typically aim to have well-diversified investment portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

I still have pretty good aim as well, though firing off my mouth is another thing entirely.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan