achievement
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Before she caught the public art bug, the artist — who won the International Sculpture Center’s 2026 lifetime achievement award — caught the monumental art bug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
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 new world champion pulled away to build a five-second advantage in 10 laps as he began to look as if he might crown his achievement with a win at the first attempt.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Destroying the original tumors was only part of the achievement.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
He’d surpassed his great achievement at Bled in 1961 with an even more dazzling triumph at Stockholm.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
One of its most important achievements is recreating two major changes in the early universe: hydrogen re-ionization and helium re-ionization.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
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
He was always an indefatigable self-promoter, but behind the bluster there were lasting cinematic achievements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Through his achievements, passion and unmistakable character, both on and off the track, Alan left an enduring mark on the sport both nationally and across the globe."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
I launched into my abbreviated life story where I highlighted my academic achievements and my success in fencing.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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