Aim
Aim verb - To point or turn (something) toward a target or goal.
Set out
Set out verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- They set out to sabotage the operation with the aim of reclaiming the stolen ore, or at least denying possession of it to their enemy.The book was a notable success, launching Cussler's writing career.
Source: Literature / Raise the Titanic! - In The Wire episode "Unconfirmed Reports", after a last-second decision to try a Drive By Shooting fails to hit anybody they set out to kill, Snoop jumps out of the car, takes aim, and kills one of the thugs as he runs away.
Source: Slower Than A Speeding Bullet
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