aiming
- present participle of aim.
Example Sentences
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The firm had been aiming to close the deal by September but agreed to table its takeover — perhaps until next spring — to allow a fiercer than expected challenge from California Atty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Google parent raised its capital expenditure outlook for the year by $15 billion, to between $195 billion and $205 billion, aiming to accelerate its pace of capacity delivery to meet growing demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
With the additional funds, Dangote said the company is aiming to reduce "Africa's reliance on imported refined products" and strengthen the "continent's energy security."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
She is aiming to defend the titles she won at Birmingham 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Soulzeren raised the sail and sheeted it, bringing the bow around and aiming for the meadows outside the city walls.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
