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something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ambition is to study international business, then get a job overseas
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Recent Examples of ambitions
Major automakers including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are paring back their EV ambitions.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This security approach aligns with the expansionist ambitions of Israel’s far right governing coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
This implies regime change, yet the administration’s ambitions have in fact been vague and inconsistent.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
It will be televised by Fox Sports and streamed internationally on YouTube—a showcase for the booming sport and for Fanatics’ (and Tom Brady’s) media ambitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Heidecker and Turkington admit that the specials were originally meant to be more connected to the ceremony, but their creative ambitions grew inversely to their respect for the actual awards.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Republicans and others have criticized Pritzker for running for re-election while harboring presidential ambitions that may well have him less than fully focused on Illinois’ needs during a third term.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Although nuclear weapons have never been used in the region, the strategic concerns surrounding Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions have long been a central issue in regional security debates.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Elon Musk's xAI launched in 2023 with ambitions to take on OpenAI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This security approach aligns with the expansionist ambitions of Israel’s far right governing coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
This implies regime change, yet the administration’s ambitions have in fact been vague and inconsistent.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
It will be televised by Fox Sports and streamed internationally on YouTube—a showcase for the booming sport and for Fanatics’ (and Tom Brady’s) media ambitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Heidecker and Turkington admit that the specials were originally meant to be more connected to the ceremony, but their creative ambitions grew inversely to their respect for the actual awards.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Republicans and others have criticized Pritzker for running for re-election while harboring presidential ambitions that may well have him less than fully focused on Illinois’ needs during a third term.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Although nuclear weapons have never been used in the region, the strategic concerns surrounding Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions have long been a central issue in regional security debates.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Elon Musk's xAI launched in 2023 with ambitions to take on OpenAI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitions
Noun
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The options to customize your experience to your styling goals and unique hair needs is what makes the Dyson dupe-proof and worth the price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The United States was informed about Israel's plans to strike the South Pars natural gas field but did not take part in it, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Abu Dhabi firm has operations in roughly 30 countries, with subsidiaries in the UK and India, as well as data center development plans in places like France, Italy, and Kazakhstan.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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The document also included a tax reimbursement of $334 million that was calculated based on a March 11 close for the purposes of the filing.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jenny Stromer-Galley, who studies political messaging at Syracuse University, tells him that the focus on winning aims to shift the narrative towards a theme of collective strength and vision.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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But did the openness of the Israeli government to talking about their aims in the West Bank change?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unless the United States clearly defines its objectives and its off-ramp strategy, this war risks becoming yet another costly endeavor where consequences will long outlast intentions.—
Ghassan E. El-Eid,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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That’s one of the objectives at the end of this conflict is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last April, Valero announced its intentions to take its Benicia refinery offline next month, citing a difficult regulatory environment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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But then there’s also maybe a hint at the true intentions of this group.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eight months ago, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley began proposing new ideas for the 2026 Academy Awards stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of his Central Florida show, Legend talked with the Orlando Sentinel by phone about his early dreams of performing for large audiences, his new Broadway projects and the collaborative nature of his creative process.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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McGregor, on the other hand, had viewers in the palm of his hand as Christian, the penniless writer who falls in love with Satine despite her commitment to a truly vile duke, who has invested in the Moulin Rouge and promised to make Satine’s dreams of stage stardom come true.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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