She set for herself the ambitious goal to be first at the competition. From LearnThat.org.
ambitious schedule. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He added: The word 'ambitious' is one we're entirely familiar with. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
They did not like what they called my ambitious ways -- and so they sent me to the Cold Country. From Wordnik.com. [Tarrano the Conqueror] Reference
(Note: the word ambitious had very negative overtones in Shakespearean usage.). From Wordnik.com. [Debbie Weil's Blog] Reference
And, yes, I use the word ambitious because it comes with negative and positive connotations. From Wordnik.com. [Getting it from Both Sides] Reference
Being ambitious is important, but using George W. Bush's tactics can prove to be very damaging. From Wordnik.com. [Indianapolis Star backs Clinton] Reference
“Suspend a while your vain ambitious hopes,/Leave hunting after Bribes, forget your Tropes.”. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Real Bill Ayers Kind Of Sucks] Reference
One way that you could make the group more ambitious is to give the group an urgent reason for being. From Wordnik.com. [Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » How to do super-acronyms like SHIELD or FLAG] Reference
A nation's state must be bad indeed, when none among men, naturally ambitious, is willing to accept office. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
What makes the book so ambitious is the extensive depth in which it paints a picture of a very fascinating future. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Counting Heads by David Marusek] Reference
I think ambitious is the word to describe Sarah ... too bad she is ambitious way beyond her qualifications and brains. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton edges out Palin in 'Most Admired' poll] Reference
A government that has set a long term ambitious goal and is every year independently reporting progress - or lack of it. From Wordnik.com. [NZ On Screen] Reference
Please don't call this phony thing "ambitious" -- it's just by Richard Mynick on Friday, Nov 9, 2007 at 3: 35: 57 PM. From Wordnik.com. [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Pelosi Turns to Confront Bush on War Spending] Reference
Boris Nemtsov calls the ambitious Olympics building program a boondoggle. From Wordnik.com. [Newsvine - Get Smarter Here] Reference
Children that are indulged learn to be proud and ambitious, which is the ruin of. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther)] Reference
The Administration's Plan reportedly has 9-10 objectives and is described as ambitious. From Wordnik.com. [Patterico's Pontifications] Reference
You ain't been too ambitious, which is the error most parties falls into with small 'ouses. From Wordnik.com. [The Talking Horse And Other Tales] Reference
You seem to understand this concept when Hillary is repeatedly referred to as ambitious and calculating. From Wordnik.com. [Rangel Will Back Hillary] Reference
The downturn in the economy also doomed Roustica, as Rains called his ambitious restaurant at 1545 Overton Park. From Wordnik.com. [The Memphis Daily News] Reference
Old Mr. Corbet was hardly to be called ambitious, or, if he were, his ambition was limited to views for the eldest son. From Wordnik.com. [A Dark Night's Work] Reference
Superintendent Rick Hanes said the district applauds the governor for a plan Hanes described as ambitious and realistic. From Wordnik.com. [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference
During his long political career, Fasi was called ambitious, crafty, ruthless and an opportunist given to self-promotion. From Wordnik.com. [Starbulletin Headlines] Reference
The result is the sort of novel critics like to left-handedly call ambitious: a little bit brilliant, a little bit crappy. From Wordnik.com. [Turow's Latest Gets A Hung Jury] Reference
One of these was General Horatio Gates, who was known as ambitious to be made head of the American army in place of Washington. From Wordnik.com. [George Washington]
It's long been rumored that Sawyer coveted the anchor chair, and over the years she's been characterized as ambitious to a fault. From Wordnik.com. [Broadcast News] Reference
"That's the word," he said with a look of gratified relief, "'ambitious' -- you've just hit it. From Wordnik.com. [The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales] Reference
As an adjective, "ambitious" is meant to be a positive word. From Wordnik.com. [Breathtakingly Bold Barack?] Reference
There is something deeply misogynist with the characterization of "ambitious". From Wordnik.com. [Hillary Campaign Blasts Obama Over Maureen Dowd Column] Reference
In 1942, he was succeeded in command by the same kind of ambitious, corrupt man. From Wordnik.com. [JULIO SCHERER GARCIA INTERVIEW WITH CASTRO] Reference
The 9/11 Commission reported that al Qaeda has had an "ambitious" bioweapons program. From Wordnik.com. [The Anthrax Fiasco] Reference
The domestic goals are reasonably ambitious, meaning they stand a chance of being met. From Wordnik.com. [A national battle plan against HIV/AIDS] Reference
You've said your energy goals are "ambitious," but they are really more of the same ole, same ole. From Wordnik.com. [A Vision for Change: An American Energy Policy] Reference
But George Bush's toppling of Saddam Hussein was "ambitious," and the media didn't applaud its scope. From Wordnik.com. [Breathtakingly Bold Barack?] Reference
It's amusing enough that Levenson is trying to drum up sympathy for poor, put-upon "ambitious" lawyers. From Wordnik.com. [Louisianans Clean House] Reference
But last month, the mayor of Beijing announced the new, "ambitious" target of 70% blue sky days for 2008. From Wordnik.com. [More 'Blue Skies' in Beijing] Reference
The interior renovations were also "ambitious," said Ms. Hashey, referring to Mr. Viñoly's dramatic designs for the space. From Wordnik.com. [A Condo Board Sinks Soho Swimming Pool of Venture Capitalist] Reference
Some models — such as the Smartparts SP8PRT which had a built-in printer — were, perhaps, a bit more "ambitious" than "innovative.". From Wordnik.com. [Digital picture frame maker Smartparts calls it quits] Reference
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