is aspiring
- present progressive of aspire (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"They are what every club in England is aspiring to be," Ashton said.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
South Korea is aspiring to be a key player in space technology, competing with its Asian neighbours.
From Reuters ● May 24, 2023
To build that reputation, Rock Creek must surpass DeMatha, which itself is aspiring to regain status as the area’s top team.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
When you look at “Otello” and “Aida,” someone is aspiring to be the leader or the princess of Ethiopia, I never had a problem with it.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2019
For us the flying buttress is aspiring, and the pointed arch is a fugue.
From Unicorns by Huneker, James
