Strong desire to do or achieve something (8)

I believe the answer is:

ambition

(Other definitions for ambition that I've seen before include "Target" , "Desire for success or power" , "Aspiration - goal" , "Desire to get on" , "Desire to achieve success" .)

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

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