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aspire

[uh-spahyuhr] / əˈspaɪər /


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Here, a ballroom could aspire to a larger ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The ability to retire when you want is a luxury Americans aspire to — but might not be able to afford.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“I always aspire to be like Luffy,” says Godoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

I doubt that trying to amend the Constitution would actually succeed, but it may be valuable to aspire to it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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