aspire
verb (used without object)
to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive).
is aspiring
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present progressiveof aspire (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The carbon neutrality the world is aspiring toward isn’t likely attainable for decades to come. It’s going to be a long marathon race,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024
South Korea is aspiring to be a key player in space technology, competing with its Asian neighbours.
From Reuters ● May 24, 2023
"I think any party which is aspiring to run the country now needs to set out a serious set of policies as to how we better support parents, particularly in the early years," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2023
The script could use more consistency and cadence in its fantasy sequences to achieve the fugue-like effect I presume Ms. Anyanwu is aspiring to.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2018
For us the flying buttress is aspiring, and the pointed arch is a fugue.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
