aim

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Caroline has also taken aim at Doncaster's Terri Harper, calling the three-weight world champion "irrelevant" and predicting what she expects will be an "easy night's work" in their unification bout on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I’m not sure how much you’ve saved, but if you aim to put 20% down — $200,000 in this case — you’ll need to set aside money consistently.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The announcement concludes months of deliberations in the administration over how to tariff foreign-made medicines with the aim of moving the manufacturing of cutting-edge drugs back to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Ultimately, the researchers aim to inform the public about a potential but often overlooked source of lead exposure in children's clothing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“She mentioned it might be a nice thing to aim for,” he admits.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison