ambition
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“Our ambition is… to continue to push creative boundaries, further establishing the house as a powerful and relevant voice,” De Meo said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Still, you can’t fault the Modi government for lack of ambition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The UK government's ambition of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 could be undermined by its new deal on AI data centres, according to BBC research.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The AI debate has gone from “funding ambition at any cost” to expecting or requiring returns on that investment, said Oliver Shale, U.S. investment specialist at Ruffer.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
This was the end of his ambition to become an Auror.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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Scottish ministers nevertheless continue to stress any oil and gas developments should be compatible with the government's ambitions to cut carbon emissions over time.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
As he prepares for an uncertain future, Carrasco plans to keep working at his family’s Northridge cafe, Mate Conmigo, where he can pursue his creative ambitions while maintaining a stable job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
"Our year-to-date results, together with our strong order book, give us confidence in delivering our full-year outlook and achieving our medium-term ambitions," said the executive.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Surface combatants like the Zunyi are some of the most sophisticated in the world, showcasing Beijing’s ambitions for a “blue water” force capable of projecting power far from China’s shores and protecting its overseas interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Germany’s ambitions were seen as a threat to Britain’s naval dominance.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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