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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Directing $1.57 trillion toward investments that deliver the greatest social benefit would be a monumental achievement.

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

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

And of all the remarkable events that occurred in 1919, one historic aeronautic achievement in particular held the attention of people across the country.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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

For a man who has previously spoken about prioritising match-winning contributions over individual achievements, Brook the captain was left dejected that his innings ultimately counted for nothing.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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

The school’s computing school was one of the hottest in the country, the admissions counselor said, and Eric would be up against kids with outstanding grades and achievements.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz


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