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aspiration

[as-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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In other words, the White House ballroom should be bigger—not in size, but in aspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He shared what might be a more challenging aspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Welsh Liberal Democrats' leader Jane Dodds said: "Higher education is a public good that benefits the whole economy, and the funding system should reflect that, supporting aspiration, not holding it back."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The goal isn’t to limit enjoyment, but to ensure that spending reflects actual use rather than aspiration.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

As he grew, his restlessness turned into aspiration.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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