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ambition

[am-bish-uhn] / æmˈbɪʃ ən /




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The presidency is a skin suit that barely conceals this ambition.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

What’s Next: Roland Lescure, France’s minister of economy, finance, and industrial, energy, and digital sovereignty, called the investment a testament to Macron’s ambition to make France a leading AI destination.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Not Suitable for Work,” premiering Tuesday on Hulu, is an amiable, sweet-tempered romantic ensemble comedy with a heftier than usual emphasis on professional ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It was informed by a vision that all Californians with an ambition for college can succeed when placed appropriately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the midst of all his preoccupations, Harry had not forgotten his other ambition: finding out what Malfoy was up to in the Room of Requirement.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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