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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Given where Kartal was six months ago, and the length of time she was out injured, reaching the Wuhan final cannot be overstated as an achievement.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

While “An American Girl” may not be a definitive account of either Ms. Rowland’s legacy or of the company she founded, it documents an achievement that is manifestly worth its own story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The achievement marks an important step toward the telescope's ambitious mission to investigate dark matter, dark energy, and other mysteries of the universe.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

He called the developments his “crowning achievement for life” and presented the investigation as a victory for his program.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

An investigation of an arts infusion program on creative thinking, academic achievement, affective functioning, and arts appreciation of children at three grade levels.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

He said its achievements over the past decade have included defending the country against cyber attacks, safeguarding democratic institutions and protecting "the critical infrastructure upon which daily life depends".

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"Living longer is one of the great achievements of public health," said Alain Labrique, head of the WHO's data department.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I know how hard-earned these achievements were, which is why we are a leader in this business,” said Yu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Our policy was to be friendly, to take an interest, to compliment them on their achievements, but not to proselytize.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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