aspire

Example Sentences

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Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The ability to retire when you want is a luxury Americans aspire to — but might not be able to afford.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Is that an emotional state you aspire to in your music?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But there is a mountain to climb for the team, especially on the power-unit side by partner Honda, before they can get to where they aspire to be.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The last example shows that verbs can be drained of life when they are turned into adjectives, too, as when contribute becomes contributive to or aspire becomes on the aspirational level.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker