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
England Golf, external, the national governing body for amateur golf, believes Vigurs' achievement could be a national record, but that is yet to be confirmed.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Independent experts in computational biology and biosecurity said the research marks a major achievement in the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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
Collins was one of the finest players in the United States, and for a number of years was rated in the top fifty; Nigro never reached anywhere near that achievement.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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He had resigned as a Cambridge professor of sociology of education on August 5 after allegations of plagiarism and questions about some of his achievements.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
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
“We remain committed to raising the funds needed to complete the remainder of the project and cement the history, identity, and achievements of Black L.A. for generations to come.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
He emphasized the historical achievements of Africa and Africans, and noted how foolish it was for whites to see themselves as a chosen people and an intrinsically superior race.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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