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aspiration

[as-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Graham says he found the letter and "the aspiration to be decent and to be good" very moving.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“I was raised by two moms, and I had this strange aspiration to become the dad,” Malone said, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

If Bobby did wish to become Catholic, it’s possible that aspiration was sufficient for him to have been accepted into the Church, at least by less conservative clergy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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