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aim

[eym] / eɪm /




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And most recently, states have been scrapping tax incentives that aim to lure data-center projects to their states, which would cost the builders billions of dollars, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

County Supervisor Janice Hahn long opposed the eradication, ever since a previous plan called for sharpshooters to take aim at the deer from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Active Cornwall coordinates the walks in partnership with Ramblers UK and other local partners across the county with the aim of helping people of all ages stay healthy and connected.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

For the next satellite, the agency's third, "we aim to move toward developing our own technology -- specifically, our own payload to be flown on the satellite."

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The gap he’d squeezed through on his descent had been wrenched open, and before it stood Renn, a small, upright figure, incredibly brave, taking aim with her last arrow at the thing looming over her.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Because it does, says Daniel Lozano, CEO of Kindworks.ai, a workplace-software company that aims to bolster kindness at the office.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Now it aims to help flag football secure a spot at Brisbane 2032, with NFL executive Peter O'Reilly acknowledging that is a key reason for playing in Australia.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

It is part of a long-running "Rescue a Reef" program run by the University of Miami that aims to advance conservation efforts and raise public awareness.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

So, one of the most important aims of our project is to implement a preventive conservation and risk management program that safeguards these monuments for future generations.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

The aims of these three groups are entirely irreconcilable.

From "1984" by George Orwell

Evan Hubinger, who leads the division of Anthropic aimed at aligning AI models to human interests, added fuel to concerns this week in a post that substantiated Coxon’s concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

But where Oldenburg aimed to make art universally accessible, Mr. Sachs is making it universally inaccessible.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

But Clockwork isn’t solely aimed at repertory restorations, either.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

But if life expectancy has truly reached a plateau, therapies aimed at the biology of aging itself could become one of the paths scientists explore in an effort to push that limit higher.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

It was aimed at a pack of guards at the back of the auditorium.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

In October, Warner Bros.’ new boutique sub-label, Clockwork, will release its highly anticipated restoration of Ken Russell’s 1971 religious horror, “The Devils,” aiming for a wide theatrical release.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

It doesn’t matter the subject or setting, Carter is always aiming to communicate a particular mood: “ethereal and uplifting.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Both companies are aiming for initial public offerings soon.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Earlier this month, a report from South Korean news site Electronic Times said Micron is aiming to double its production capacity of high-bandwidth memory by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

He was aiming to pass well to the right of the group.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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