aspiration

Example Sentences

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Skipton Group chief executive Stuart Haire said the results showed "the aspiration of homeownership has been pushed further out of reach for many younger adults, delaying independence and stability".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The goal isn’t to limit enjoyment, but to ensure that spending reflects actual use rather than aspiration.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

That collapse has erased hundreds of billions in market value from European luxury conglomerates and American beauty giants that bet heavily on Chinese middle-class aspiration.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The Department of Justice used to be a career aspiration, a place where lawyers of all backgrounds believed they could serve the public and the law.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

For Jackie, their friendship seemed like a version of a real-world happy ending, a realization of her aspiration to move on from Jim’s tragic death and provide a stable life for the girls.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel