achieve
Example Sentences
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Rubio acknowledged difficulties in achieving peace in Gaza, saying that the ceasefire that went into effect in October with the release of hostages amounted to a "miracle."
From Barron's
Thomas was known for his dramatic poetry readings, and he also achieved a following through his radio play “Under Milk Wood.”
Experts say it hasn’t been achieved on a large scale because the process is volatile and expensive.
From Los Angeles Times
On the other hand, if the purpose of a test is to indicate whether a certain level of mastery has been achieved—as in a bar exam—grading should be pass/fail.
"This evening, we have achieved a breakthrough to pave the way for a successful completion of the Mercosur agreement in January," the European Commission head said.
From Barron's
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