attaining

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But in a reflection of the parents, the show largely ignores the kids until finally bringing them forward and attaining a novelistic quality that separates it from so many less-bingeable series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Few of King’s staff supported the effort, worrying that the strike — and the planned Poor People’s Campaign in Washington — distracted from the main goal of attaining voting and political rights for Black Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

You say you’ve read it’s possible to pursue an early retirement after attaining $2 million, and that may very well be the case for some people.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

Easily attaining the top-25 finish that took her to the magic number of 20 eligibility points, meant that she would avoid potential golfing torture at qualifying school for the primary women's tour.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Walter became a distinguished Kiwi, eventually attaining the office of Minister of Native Affairs.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson