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ambition

[am-bish-uhn] / æmˈbɪʃ ən /




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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

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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