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achieve

[uh-cheev] / əˈtʃiv /


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"That we failed to achieve our goal despite our best efforts is extremely regrettable," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took office four years ago with a reputation as a coalition builder — someone capable of bringing competing factions together to achieve a common goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The returns have been attractive, but patience has been required to achieve solid returns for long periods.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A blistering rally for the S&P 500’s tech stocks—up 36.3% over April and May—has more than outweighed a slump in energy companies, helping the index achieve a 16.3% total return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But Priddy was concerned that his attempts to achieve eugenic sterilizations would still be challenged by state and federal courts.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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