aim
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Ramaswamy has also seemed to take aim at Acton’s backstory before.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
I always aim to offer at least one vegan soup, and I strongly recommend choosing varieties that reheat beautifully.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
"The aim is to put diplomatic efforts on a more constructive path," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Ivan stressed that the aim is always to try to avoid harming civilians.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The muscles in my arms knew where to aim the ball, how high to arc it.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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A story is being built, a narrative that signifies that Genres aims to be not just a bookshop, but a place that feels like a real-life fairy tale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
United Parcel Service earlier this month said it aims to hire 100,000 seasonal employees in hundreds of locations around the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
This procedure aims to restore a healthier balance of gut microorganisms, but it can be complicated to perform and unpleasant for patients.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Japanese scientists successfully launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
They have worries, aims, desires, that I cannot comprehend.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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The Ukrainian leader met Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo on Tuesday for talks aimed at easing the tensions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
To boost output, Norwegian producers are investing in technology, paying meticulous attention to their salmon’s health and erecting giant structures aimed at giving them more control over the fish’s environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
According to People, the couple have partnered with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the University of California, Davis, on initiatives aimed at protecting Lake Tahoe.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
"Our study elucidates LPC70's role in PG signaling, laying the groundwork for future clinical research and dietary interventions aimed at reducing hypertension-related cognitive decline and promoting healthy aging globally," concluded Prof. Mouri.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Chess stumbled down the porch steps and blindly aimed his feet toward the driveway down to the bus.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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The BBC is aiming to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs - almost one in 10 - in an attempt to save £500m over two years as it faces "significant financial pressures".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Rising interest rates, volatile stock markets and rising political uncertainty are creating uncertainty for tech companies that had been aiming for fourth-quarter listings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Folger is one of thousands of hopefuls aiming to beat the odds as Hollywood implodes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
As he gains steady footing on the margin dividing observation and manipulation, aiming the camera at either side, Fielder uncovers something deeply, cosmically sad: Holmes can’t seem to tell the difference between the two.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
“You sound like you really admire him. Don’t tell me you’re aiming to be the next National Lecturer?”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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