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Which award recognizes achievement in film?

achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Still, it was the strongest students who benefited the most: “This is a common pattern in educational technology: new tools frequently widen achievement gaps rather than close them,” Google wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Speaking in February 2024, Dame Esther said when she first got in touch with Sir Nicholas, who she called Nicky, she "congratulated him on his extraordinary achievement".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Speaking to FIDE, Sivanandan said she was happy about the achievement but wanted to "keep making history".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The channel’s achievement has been its ability to turn the structure into a recognizable brand through its stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Creating that army was the largest organizational achievement in American history up to that time.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

"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

Against that dystopian backdrop, goofball mechanical athletes may be doing something far more valuable for their creators than outpacing our greatest sporting achievements: They’re making machines relatable.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Accepting the award on Tuesday night at London's Roundhouse, Smith reflected on her "crazy" music journey and took a moment to mark the achievements of artists.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

While leaders with unique strengths sometimes make a difference no one else could have, Mr. Diamond says that many others often would have had similar achievements under the same circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

But Tartaglia and Benedetti were exceptional in boasting of their achievements.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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