- present participle of achieve.
achieving
Example Sentences
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While militarily, the Americans were achieving their objectives, as measured in Iranian ships, planes and targets destroyed and defence capabilities degraded, politically the conflict was far from resolved.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
But by the time he left office, he was finally achieving something unlikely: becoming a power center of his own.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
“This historic act of generosity will give millions of low- and middle-income children an even stronger shot at achieving the American Dream,” the White House said on its website about the accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
While hailing the pledges, the ITU said it estimated that achieving universal, meaningful connectivity by 2030 could require as much as $2.8 trillion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
To have even a hope of achieving this, the railroads would have to reduce their fares, and Frank Millet would have to intensify his efforts to attract people from all corners of the country.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
