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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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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

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

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

It was no mean achievement for a man who before his first successful run at the post in 2002 had tried three times unsuccessfully.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Improving on Keytruda, one of the most effective cancer drugs ever made, is a major achievement, and Moderna’s shot did it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Quite an achievement when you consider that these animals had survived in Bryce Canyon for tens of millions of years before the Park Service took an interest in them.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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

Eisenkot also supports a tough approach against foes like Iran, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon—though he says he favors turning military victories into diplomatic achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 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

At the far end of the gym was a big glass trophy case, filled with plaques and medals and glossy golden cups commemorating Fry High achievements in sports and academics over the years.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles


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