achievement
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The Lincoln’s deployment stands alone in modern history as an achievement that should make every American proud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“The First World War” was judged a major achievement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"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
In 2025, the organization announced that the Oscars will introduce a new category at the 2028 ceremony for achievement in stunt design.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“I’ve reviewed your homeschool records and your achievement tests. They’re all very impressive. We don’t have any grades from East Hamlin Middle yet.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
The scandal erupted last month after some academics and media reports accused Arday of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis and embellishing his life achievements.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Novak Djokovic spent years chasing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, trying to match them in tennis achievements and fan adulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 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
They remain resolutely modest when it comes to their own achievements, while the results continue to speak for themselves.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
I won’t attempt to assemble his many achievements and virtues here.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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