accomplishment
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Reading gave him a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that followed him into early adulthood — a penchant he would like to stoke in his fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Given Seward’s popularity, as well as the prominence of other candidates, such as Salmon P. Chase, Simon Cameron and Edward Bates, this was no small accomplishment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Also, running the Boston Marathon is obviously a huge accomplishment, but if you ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, you should lead with that and not save it for an interview years after you meet someone.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Six figures is “an awesome accomplishment for any American,” but compared to the 1990s, “it doesn’t feel the same,” CJ Stermetz, a financial planner and founder at EquityFTW, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fortunately, going to the movies seems to suddenly qualify as an intellectual accomplishment, on a par with reading a book or devoting time to serious thought.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Trump has previously praised the Northern Irishman's accomplishments on the course after winning back-to-back Masters titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
These types of specific accomplishments can be game changers on your resume, because they help show your positive impact on a company during your time there.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
His career accomplishments include founding the National Museum of African American History and Culture and authoring numerous books, including one on the NMAAHC's creation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Recent cultural shifts in spending habits that give priority to experiences and personal accomplishments over material goods are helping to drive interest in this extreme-adventure niche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Our achievements rest on the accomplishments of 40,000 generations of our human predecessors, all but a tiny fraction of whom are nameless and forgotten.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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