attainable

Example Sentences

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My apartment in Queens was almost visible across the river; a swim through one of the nation’s more polluted waterways felt more attainable than walking the 6 miles that remained.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Where detention isn’t authorized, bail must be set at an attainable amount, based on the defendant’s actual circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Any program that effectively broadens access to affordable or attainable homeownership would be a significant tailwind for the industry and for Lennar specifically,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"I feel like my career goals have only been attainable by staying on the European Tour and the PGA Tour because access to them is not possible the other way," said Rose.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Often he rose early in the morning, before anyone else, and poured himself liquid through the sunrise streets, and everything seemed beautiful, everything in its proper orbit, nothing impossible, the entire world attainable.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier