as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
among British actors he holds the distinction of having clocked up the most performances of Hamlet on the London stage
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Celebrate Your Wins And Stay Consistent Building a business requires a long-term vision to achieve lasting success.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Several have achieved 20 launches and its fleet leader has 26 launches under its belt.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Oscillating between lilac, light blue, and gray, light periwinkle nails are the winning formula for those looking for a delicate pastel shade inspired by the sky and flower petals.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2025
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Michigan State, the conference’s regular-season champs, had won eight in a row.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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To attain the 17:1 ratio of water-to-coffee often touted as ideal by the international Specialty Coffee Association, each 5-ounce cup would require about 8 grams of coffee.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Apple Intelligence is gaining features apace, but there’s one that was announced last June and expected in April this year—an enhanced Siri with greater personalization and the capability to do a lot more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society?—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how to style your wide-leg jeans with intention—and make every step feel like a power move.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Clock (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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