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attained

[uh-teynd] / əˈteɪnd /






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Let’s talk about the weird level of fame that you’ve attained right now.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

On April 14, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party attained a majority in Parliament thanks to by-elections and defections from the opposition Conservatives.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

“He attained absolute power and lost sight of the goal,” said milk farmer Imre Barna, 32, standing in front of a stall selling “Make Hungary Great Again” T-shirts with Orbán’s picture.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

But if there is one Chili Peppers single that has attained divine feel-good hit status, it’s “Can’t Stop.”

From Salon Apr. 4, 2026

Reaching the top of Everest is supposed to trigger a surge of intense elation; against long odds, after all, I had just attained a goal I’d coveted since childhood.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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