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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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The ultimate achievement of military AI may not be winning wars more efficiently, but making traditional warfare increasingly unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

That dubious achievement belongs in the first line of his obituary.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

“But if anyone can do it too, it’s Nolan for the monumental achievement of making a classic his own.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Last year, he was awarded a lifetime achievement award at the RTÉ Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 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

Huerta was at the center of many of the union’s landmark achievements, including the negotiation of a contract in 1966 with the Schenley Wine Co.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Invoking the Renaissance and the achievements of French civilization, Le Pen painted a sweeping picture of national renewal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 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

Lynch said James McClean was an influential figure, particularly for young men from Derry, given his sporting and personal achievements.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

When James Abram Garfield ran for political office, his supporters told voters that he had been born in a log cabin and worked his way from poverty to admirable achievements.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow


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