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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Fourth place on the grid is low-key for the Mercedes driver in the context of his season as a whole - and the gargantuan achievement of which he stands on the brink.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

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

It is important to put Newcomen’s achievement into perspective.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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

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

She described Blair's physical achievements since her MS diagnosis as "nothing short of a miracle" and noted that she still lives with pain daily.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

He was also given a look at the enormous sign heralding the team’s fantastic achievements in the state playoffs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger


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