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achievement

[uh-cheev-muhnt] / əˈtʃiv mənt /


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Mr. Diamond’s emphasis on common benchmarks for success—a country’s economic growth, a corporation’s profits—leaves unexplored the possibility that each unique leader might harbor his or her own criterion of achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Here is a list of winners for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize achievement in the television industry.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Not only does that make the achievement all the more impressive, it also means he missed out on potentially crucial information about race-distance running, as that session is when the teams do their race simulations.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Its most tangible achievement remains the New Development Bank - which has approved billions of dollars in infrastructure and development projects - many of them in countries of the global south.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Galton knew that the crowning achievement of the law would be its ability to accurately predict a real pattern of inheritance.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Samsung, with display and semiconductor divisions, often pushes the envelope on technical achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

“This can look like adding measurable numbers to show your impact, and including any achievements you’ve earned like awards or certifications.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

In every act this season, Arsenal already look like a side ready to build on their achievements of last term.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

True, a couple of caveats were thrown in, but these were clearly meant to suggest that Durham, for all its achievements, still possessed a sense of humility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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