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attain

[uh-teyn] / əˈteɪn /


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Eventually, those two attain the life they assumed was permanently out of reach by bending to the Chairwoman’s will.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Well-anchored inflation expectations help central banks attain their inflation targets, which is 2% for the Bank of Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And like anyone who has had to grow up too quickly, she struggles to attain real maturity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Pereira was arrested in his room at an asylum hotel in Uxbridge, west London, and told officers about his "long and tireless battle with the Home Office to try to attain asylum", said the prosecutor.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

She has goals, but you sense it is no sure thing she will attain them.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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