achievement
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"Setting a world land speed record with hydrogen power, 20 years after Dieselmax, is a huge privilege. This record is a huge achievement by a world class team and superb technology," Green said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He has reached an age where a competitive Emmy can double as a lifetime achievement award.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Backed by Arthur Freed, the legendary producer of MGM musicals, “Invitation” remains an audacious extravaganza and an underappreciated achievement in cine-dance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
El-Sayed’s close win, in which he underperformed the polling, in some ways undersells his achievement.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Now that Faizah was fencing, she could help my parents understand the intricacies of competitions and explain that making the round of sixteen at an international competition was a huge achievement.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Arday resigned as a Cambridge professor of sociology of education last week after allegations of plagiarism and questions about some of his achievements.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 2024 then–Surgeon General Vivek Murthy identified one of the main culprits: “A ‘culture of comparison’—often perpetuated online—around milestones, parenting and achievements, ‘has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind.’
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Nobel family’s business achievements were a source of pride to the Russian Empire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Times leads with the resignation of the "plagiarism row professor" Jason Arday, who it says also made "extraordinary claims about his athletic feats and fundraising achievements".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In their circles, Elizebeth was finally getting noticed for her solo achievements.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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