Desire for success (8)

I believe the answer is:

ambition

'desire for success' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ambition that I've seen before include "Desire (for riches, fame)" , "I'm in boat (anag.)" , "Strong drive for success" , "Strong desire for success" , "Urge to better oneself" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Mirror.

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