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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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It is a "historic achievement" for Brazil, said Marcio Astrini, executive secretary at climate advocacy group Observatorio do Clima.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

He called the developments his “crowning achievement for life” and presented the investigation as a victory for his program.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The vote handed Lula, a former trade union leader, a major victory just 10 days before the runoff, giving him a popular achievement to champion among working-class voters who have traditionally formed his political base.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

He was ready for what would become his most notable achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

All three women were awarded the Soviet Union’s Order of Lenin honor for their achievement.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

First held in 1949, the Emmys honor achievements in acting, writing, and production, serving as a primary showcase for the global television industry.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Living longer is one of the great achievements of public health," said Alain Labrique, head of the WHO's data department.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I know how hard-earned these achievements were, which is why we are a leader in this business,” said Yu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

For all its achievements, concluded the report, the movement simply “ran out of goals and then ran out of gas.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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