aspiration

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In fact, the bulk of this novel is devoted to earthly concerns—Iris’s deepening relationship with Geoffrey and, incongruously, her career aspirations.

From The Wall Street Journal

It felt natural to spend days and languid summer evenings sharing our aspirations and plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here, he discusses his Harry Potter child stardom, director aspirations and advice from his dad.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I don't think he would ever call himself Dr. Seuss had it not been for being at Oxford and having the literary and professorial aspirations when he was there."

From BBC

While even Flavio at first appeared unsure about his candidacy, at one point saying he might abandon his presidential aspirations for a "price", he has leaned into the role and slowly risen in opinion polls.

From Barron's