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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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For the 737 MAX, its ability to stay intact after Wednesday’s near-catastrophe was an achievement for a plane that by Boeing’s own count, had once held the worst safety record of any modern-day aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

This is their eighth playoff berth in the past nine years, a remarkable achievement considering all of their disadvantages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Speaking in February 2024, Dame Esther said when she first got in touch with Sir Nicholas, who she called Nicky, she "congratulated him on his extraordinary achievement".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The channel’s achievement has been its ability to turn the structure into a recognizable brand through its stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

This poor record of achievement has led scholars to speculate that the internal structure of the brains of these Sapiens was probably different from ours.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

"Living longer is one of the great achievements of public health," said Alain Labrique, head of the WHO's data department.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I know how hard-earned these achievements were, which is why we are a leader in this business,” said Yu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Against that dystopian backdrop, goofball mechanical athletes may be doing something far more valuable for their creators than outpacing our greatest sporting achievements: They’re making machines relatable.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Accepting the award on Tuesday night at London's Roundhouse, Smith reflected on her "crazy" music journey and took a moment to mark the achievements of artists.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Although he knew he was bright and could produce novel ideas, he could claim no clear-cut intellectual achievements, and he was still without his Ph.D.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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