aspired

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Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“A schedule full of games you have aspired to can be such a delight,” he wrote in one of the more than 450 Publisher’s Memo columns he wrote for Referee magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

For decades, SI was where every sports journalist aspired to work, hoping to become the next Frank DeFord or Gary Smith, whose 32-year career at the magazine is highly revered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

"I've always aspired to play at the best level," he explains.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He thinks Reggie has fulfilled a mission as great as any he could’ve aspired to through church work.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel