aim

Example Sentences

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Officials suggested the aim was to prevent surveillance, espionage and cyber-attacks.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Our innovations and technological advancements are redefining industries on Earth, while we aim to create new ones on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Speaking to a group of journalists, he used the example of a tech upgrade in Hong Kong that killed some jobs, and said the aim of automation wasn’t to cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

You should aim to contribute at least 10% of your income toward retirement and gradually work your way up to 20%.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

It missed its aim, but Athena brought it back.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton