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as in aspiring
having a strong desire for personal advancement
an ambitious child actor and his even more ambitious mother, who will do anything to get him in commercials
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
cleaning up the vacant lot in one weekend was an ambitious undertaking
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Recent Examples of ambitious
Many of the more ambitious goals would require Congress.
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Julie Rovner, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
Prep a lot — and early For the ambitious host, attempting to have multiple dishes ready to serve at the same time can quickly turn into a gravy-splashed nightmare.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The outcome of the local transportation referendum could set the stage for decades of ambitious government projects.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Without more ambitious commitments by the Global North and a dedicated mechanism to mobilize resources, developing nations in the Global South face an uphill battle to finance conservation and restoration projects.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Julie Rovner, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
Prep a lot — and early For the ambitious host, attempting to have multiple dishes ready to serve at the same time can quickly turn into a gravy-splashed nightmare.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The outcome of the local transportation referendum could set the stage for decades of ambitious government projects.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Without more ambitious commitments by the Global North and a dedicated mechanism to mobilize resources, developing nations in the Global South face an uphill battle to finance conservation and restoration projects.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Duffy was a 25-year-old aspiring lawyer who competed in lumberjack competitions.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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The aspiring star later toured the country, doing theater and go-go dancing in places such as Puerto Rico, New Jersey and Los Angeles.Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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In recent months, U.S., British, German and other European officials have accused Russia of organizing an increasingly aggressive sabotage campaign aimed at undermining and disrupting Western assistance to Ukraine.Tom Costello, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the election season, Republicans and Democrats viewed Arizona's 11 electoral college votes as up for grabs, which meant both parties did aggressive campaigning throughout the state and both Trump and Harris visited on multiple occasions.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chances are good our adventurous readers have taken a trip that’s right up your alley — and then shared not only their travel adventures but their practical tips, too.Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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While best known for its flashy entertainment and adventurous activities — from bumper cars and ice skating to surfing and indoor skydiving simulators — Royal Caribbean offers something for all types of travelers.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Competition is fierce:Phoenix progressives want their City Council seat back Who is running for Phoenix District 5? Maryvale-area residents will choose between incumbent Councilwoman Betty Guardado and challenger JJ Martinez in District 5.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Cardinals looked like a fierce unit, though, and that’s what the Bears have done way too much — make pedestrian defenses without key difference-makers look legitimate.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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