attaining

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Few of King’s staff supported the effort, worrying that the strike — and the planned Poor People’s Campaign in Washington — distracted from the main goal of attaining voting and political rights for Black Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 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

I often found him, pen and yellow pad in hand, contemplating our nation’s challenges, considering goals to pursue, and developing a strategy for attaining them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Easily attaining the top-25 finish that took her to the magic number of 20 eligibility points, meant that she would avoid potential golfing torture at qualifying school for the primary women's tour.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

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

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