aspire

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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

He retired as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO in December, handing letter-writing duties to his successor—after setting a standard some aspire to meet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

But ‘One Piece’ has given me the chance to aspire to a long and successful career.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He wanted to train me to an elevation I could never reach; it racked me hourly to aspire to the standard he uplifted.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë