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

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

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

“My friend Rob’s movies will last for lifetimes because they were about what makes us laugh and cry and what we aspire to be,” Crystal said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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