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

That initial public offering was oversubscribed by 2750 times and has increased in value by six times since floating, attaining a market capitalization of around $44 billion.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

Given he's had four top-10s in the last eight US Opens, the chances are he'll join McIlroy in attaining membership of that elite club of six men some time soon.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Brother Nicephorus dreams that his plague-afflicted town will be cured by attaining a holy relic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

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

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