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as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
this job is a great opportunity for some go-getting young person
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
a determined newcomer who made a go-getting bid for the governorship
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as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
with all his go-getting, he should move quickly up the corporate ladder
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Adjective
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These are the most ambitious headphones Skullcandy has ever released.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025 -
Matthew Tostevin What To Know The Line, the most ambitious piece of Neom, was unveiled as a pair of parallel 500-meter-tall skyscrapers stretching through the desert.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Turkeys may become aggressive and territorial if comfortable in suburban areas.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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With that in mind, it's expected the Dodgers will be very aggressive at the trade deadline.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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However, in spite its lofty ambitions, the company never truly broke from the commission structure.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Smart aspiring founders don't guess what people want.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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At the center of the plot are Christian, an aspiring composer with new bohemian friends, and Satine, a classy courtesan who has risen to cabaret stardom at the Moulin Rouge, which itself is in financial trouble under its impresario, Zidler. Complications ensue.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that some enterprising bartenders aren’t willing to play around with the standard Rum Runner formula and find ways to modernize this old-school favorite.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Two years later, it was resurrected again by an enterprising German immigrant named Walter Staib, an award-winning chef who hailed from a family of celebrated cooks and bakers.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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The two have one of the fiercest rivals in college football known as the Iron Bowl.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Settler violence in the West Bank has risen since the start of Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza in late 2023, according to rights groups.—
Ali Sawafta,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Buhari vowed to do more to fight militant groups and fix the economy as the demonstrations turned deadly and continued to simmer for the remainder of his presidency.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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“Go-getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getting. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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