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aspiration

[as-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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James Bond really serves as a symbol in the show, a symbol of aspiration, pinnacle of achievement in this industry and also of alpha masculinity and all this kind of stuff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“My aspiration for Zlatan,” Cardinale says, “is actually he should be the next Bond villain.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"Through our ambitious reforms announced in the post-16 education and skills white paper we will restore universities as engines of growth, aspiration and opportunity."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The document recognises Yerevan's aspiration to join the bloc, as well as deepens cooperation between the two sides in economic and security matters.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He was a friendly, solicitous man, and after I had been there a short while, I told him that my real aspiration was to be a lawyer.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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