achievement
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It was no mean achievement for a man who before his first successful run at the post in 2002 had tried three times unsuccessfully.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Although landing a roster spot at a major college is a noteworthy achievement under any circumstances, Bryan faces steep odds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
As with the title itself, he is aware of the forthcoming achievement, but not letting it affect him.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Improving on Keytruda, one of the most effective cancer drugs ever made, is a major achievement, and Moderna’s shot did it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
He would enter on another day, when he had read all the books uptown, an achievement that would, he felt, lend him the poise to enter any building in the world.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
He has spoken of turning military achievements into diplomatic ones, a nod to negotiated solutions, and has described Netanyahu’s goal of regime change in Iran during the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign as too ambitious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Pattersonreceived several medals for his service and achievements, according to the Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs, including the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Lynch said James McClean was an influential figure, particularly for young men from Derry, given his sporting and personal achievements.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
We felt embarrassed that our achievements set us apart from the rest of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
I won’t attempt to assemble his many achievements and virtues here.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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