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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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The central achievement is not simply a new way to estimate distances.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Guyana has "managed to keep an enormous percentage of your forests. That is an incredible achievement," Charles said Friday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

A representative for the DGA Awards confirmed Tuesday to Variety that Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s film that follows convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will only compete in the directorial achievement in documentary category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Directing $1.57 trillion toward investments that deliver the greatest social benefit would be a monumental achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

This was no mean achievement, since he was a Lutheran in a town dominated by Catholics; Sebald was clearly a hard worker and a pillar of the community.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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

She said that she was proud of her work connecting businesses with city services and other achievements.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

For a man who has previously spoken about prioritising match-winning contributions over individual achievements, Brook the captain was left dejected that his innings ultimately counted for nothing.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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

But the importance of some of Dumbledore’s achievements cannot, I venture, be denied.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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