- present participle of attain.
attaining
Example Sentences
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Most importantly, being in a less reactive state would give me a better shot at attaining my actual goal—getting medical coverage—instead of simply insulting a customer service person.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
But actually attaining and sustaining that growth is what’s difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Large Urban Areas had the highest proportion of student attaining grades A to C at National 5 levels with 80.3%, while Remote Small Towns had the lowest at 71.6%.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
It’s difficult to know if more employers are asking for them, but students and workers have shown more interest in attaining them and “providers are trying to meet the moment.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The search for scientific truth was never an end in itself, but a means toward attaining the wisdom necessary to achieve peace of mind.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
