attain

Example Sentences

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“In China, if they have a long-term goal, they can attain it.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 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

The price then peaked near $50, plunged and failed to attain those levels for four decades until last October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

We will soon be one, as we have always been, and on that day, the Sisterhood of Sorrows will attain its ultimate power.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older