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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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It is a great joy to be able to mark that achievement with the statue he so richly deserves.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

And sentimentality has never closed an achievement gap, reduced an infant mortality rate, or lifted anyone out of poverty.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

My $1,330.13 suddenly seemed less like an achievement and more like a tutorial level.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Elsewhere on the front page, Amal and George Clooney are captured arriving by boat for Venice's 83rd film festival "where the actor will receive a lifetime achievement award".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

It has happened before, many times, before color was invented, and the hope of Heaven has always been a metaphor for the achievement of this particular state of grace.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin

Some of his achievements, most notably the Affordable Care Act, still stand.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

McIlroy has previously played golf with Trump, who earlier this year hailed his achievements after the Northern Irishman won back-to-back US Masters titles.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

“All achievements — straight A’s at the time — anything that could be rewarded was pooled to funds,” he said, reclining on a patio chair in the shade at Chargers headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Milestones, and perhaps especially those punctuated with 13-digit achievements, can serve as a good time to reflect, says Booth, the chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Dr. Trefusis expatiated at somewhat galling length upon my achievements; which accolades Lord Dunmore received with kind pleasure, saying, “Faith, excellent! Excellent! You are brave boys, all of you.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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