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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Burns' achievement is made even more remarkable by the fact he was not even planning to play at Birkdale this year.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

While England's run to the semi-final is still viewed as an achievement by those at the FA, it is clear there is much to unpack with regards to the circumstances behind their loss to Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

I don’t know if the result is the Stones’ best since 1978’s “Some Girls,” but it’s definitely the funniest, which is actually the more impressive achievement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

It is a story of extraordinary achievement and expanding freedom.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Beside him in the darkness the coal of her cigarette glowed like the rump of a complacent lightning bug: a steady, unwavering index of Rachael Rosen’s achievement.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

Howver, his parents, Tom and Abbi, said the 14-year-old's birthmark had "never defined him" and that his achievements were a reflection of his "determination and strength".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Serena won 23 Grand Slams in singles and Venus won seven, leaving their doubles achievements somewhat overlooked.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

David McCullough, a prolific chronicler of the American experience, calls the construction of the Panama Canal “one of the supreme human achievements of all time.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor artistic and technical achievements as well as some performance categories, will be held Sept. 5 and 6.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

True, a couple of caveats were thrown in, but these were clearly meant to suggest that Durham, for all its achievements, still possessed a sense of humility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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