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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Students who participate show statistically significant increases in academic achievement and graduation rates, making CTE an effective tool for keeping students engaged and preventing dropouts.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

The 1,000-year anniversary of Æthelstan’s crowning achievement was ignored altogether in the 1920s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

"This achievement marks an unprecedented diplomatic initiative by an American First Lady," her office's statement said Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

"This achievement marks an unprecedented diplomatic initiative by an American First Lady", it added.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Moreover, both music aptitude and music achievement are dependent on audiation; i.e., our music learning potentials and our music learning achievements are based on our music thinking.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

EFEO's work has made visible to the world "one of the greatest cultural achievements of humankind", the Briton said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

In March 1962, Nasa administrator James Webb awarded commissions to 38 artists, including Fossick, to document the space agency's achievements.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

He was always an indefatigable self-promoter, but behind the bluster there were lasting cinematic achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

We are honored to celebrate his ongoing achievements with the Paley Honors Award.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

It wasn’t possible for me to regard them as criminals or be anything but proud of their achievements.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou


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