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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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The deal also includes additional potential earnout consideration of up to $150 million based on the achievement of specified post-closing performance targets in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

For now, the researchers see their achievement as an important proof of concept.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

For the 737 MAX, its ability to stay intact after Wednesday’s near-catastrophe was an achievement for a plane that by Boeing’s own count, had once held the worst safety record of any modern-day aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Yet his most impressive achievement came in Europe.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Perspective—making a flat surface appear to have depth—was the great achievement of Renaissance painting.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

"Living longer is one of the great achievements of public health," said Alain Labrique, head of the WHO's data department.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I know how hard-earned these achievements were, which is why we are a leader in this business,” said Yu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

It added his praise of Coffman "is a moving reminder of the lasting impact teachers can have on the lives and achievements of their students".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

I had peers who were always a step or two ahead of me, whose achievements seemed effortless, but I tried not to let that get to me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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