achievement
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The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Elsewhere on the front page, Amal and George Clooney are captured arriving by boat for Venice's 83rd film festival "where the actor will receive a lifetime achievement award".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The agreement also includes an option for Medtronic to acquire Pi-Cardia upon achievement of predefined milestones for an estimated upfront acquisition price of up to $210 million, the companies said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
These awards can be based on merit — academic achievement, athletic ability and/or other special talents — or on financial need.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
In human terms, this was Tyson’s greatest achievement.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
"And for all his many awards and achievements, he's never had a second season of a show so I think this was an opportunity to see what that felt like."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
America’s greatest achievements have always required us to confront difficult problems without letting them become excuses for inaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It recognizes astronauts whose achievements have made an exceptional contribution to the nation's space program.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Dad Daniel says Albie-Junior's achievements means his son is his "hero"
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Unlike Elizebeth, William was recognized for his wartime achievements, receiving a rare Medal for Merit from President Harry S. Truman in 1946.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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