aspire
Example Sentences
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Lawyers who aspire to become judge often run for open seats.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The same platforms that make these foods feel ubiquitous can also make them feel unattainable — something to aspire to, replicate, or consume as part of a broader performance of being “in the know.”
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Zhang's rise embodied what millions of his followers aspire towards: someone from a small town who climbs the social ladder by forging their own path.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“Certainly I think he should aspire to it and I think he’s capable of doing it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
I doubt that trying to amend the Constitution would actually succeed, but it may be valuable to aspire to it.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing aspire
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