Example Sentences

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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

These are aspiring writers with Albert Camus and George Orwell and Janet Malcolm on their bookshelves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

People who are aspiring, I think that what they would take from the show is that you have to be passionate about what you do.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024

"They are aspiring to build a mega-connector airline from everywhere in Europe to everywhere in Asia and Africa," said Rob Morris, head of global consultancy at UK-based Ascend by Cirium.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

“There is a bigger gap between the average person and what they are aspiring to,” Schor said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times