aspiring
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"The filters and the use of AI on social media posts mean some of the images children are seeing are not even real, so they are aspiring to something that does not even exist."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The story is simple: The dad flusters, fidgets and whines; the girl gobbles room service as though aspiring to become human foie gras.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Since that interview, Rai has developed into a strong role model - not just for British Asians but aspiring golfers from all backgrounds.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
"This is the last straw," said Meghna Sen, a 17-year-old aspiring psychology student.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
This year it was to be a plantation of sun flowers, the seeds of which cheerful and aspiring plant were to feed Aunt Cockle-top and her family of chicks.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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