aim

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Amid heightened uncertainty, he said he would aim to maintain price and financial stability—core mandates of the Bank of Korea—while supporting steady growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It has already partnered with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Genmab with the aim of shortening drug development life cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She said the amendments "aim to strengthen duty bearers' understanding of the law and how it applies across a range of the scenarios they encounter day-to-day".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

On the Lebanese side, President Joseph Aoun said Monday he hoped the Washington talks will yield "an agreement... on a ceasefire in Lebanon, with the aim of starting direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“But do you think you could still aim a harpoon and hit something?”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen