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Who were the first climbers confirmed to have achieved the goal of reaching the summit of Mt. Everest?

achieve

[uh-cheev] / əˈtʃiv /


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China’s main objectives are to accelerate its technological development, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and achieve leadership in strategically important fields, including artificial intelligence, Hannas said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

"Many countries around the world are trying to achieve this goal... Sri Lanka is now part of that race as well," Kodithuwakku told reporters after his brief flight.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

But 10 years on from Leicester City's title triumph against all odds, could they really achieve the impossible and win the Premier League?

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Importantly, the discovery may also provide ways to achieve these effects without requiring patients to fast.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

Given Franklin’s reputation as an explorer and the nature of his two ships, many expected this would be the Passage-search that would achieve the long-awaited glorious result.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

"We consider that this achieves the appropriate balance and clear messaging required regarding the behaviour expected of MPs," the report said.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

It achieves this goal largely using one tool: the economy's key interest rate.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

It also has a ranked-choice voting system, meaning that if none of the four candidates on the ballot achieves a majority—likely—the state won’t tabulate final results until Nov. 18.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

Crucially, the microscope achieves this resolution without sacrificing imaging speed or requiring intense laser illumination.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Dee’s main objective for the day seems to be making Juan laugh, which she achieves in less than two hours.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

The Ombudsman warned against "undermining" the progress achieved in the country battered by a decades-long armed conflict.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

The company said each region achieved its highest quarterly net sales to date.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The savings will be achieved by “unifying our enterprise tech stack, streaming ecosystem and broadcast architecture, merging parallel technology functions, leveraging AI coding tools and integrating platforms and systems.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

"By 'very large,' I mean hundreds of meters or kilometers in scale. Nothing approaching that scale can be achieved today."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

“Very much. He certainly achieved his vision. It’s a beautiful book.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

It said the move was aimed at "increasing efficiency" while meeting student needs and achieving financial sustainability.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

“We’re just at the beginning of diffusing or achieving all of that value.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

One of the most appealing features of gene therapy is the possibility of achieving lasting results without repeated treatments.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

In 2017 — after reinventing himself as a hotelier, achieving sustained success and expressing remorse — he was pardoned in 2017 by President Obama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

In order to accomplish any goal, one must feel worthy of achieving what one seeks.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals


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