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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While the need is dire, going vintage can achieve a brighter future.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Gold Rabbit Sports helps brands, rightsholders, media companies and startups achieve sponsorships, deals and activations.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hill-Murray is the defending girls state champion, while Minnetonka won the boys crown last year.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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His great-uncle, George Brown Jr., saw the first Maryland Hunt Cup in 1894, raced many times and won the event in 1900 and 1916.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
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Woody served in the United States Army Air Corps 1942-1946 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lend your energy to social causes, be nicer to your family and friends, commit to attaining your dreams and always believe in yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, this recent milestone is an indication that the series continues to gain momentum, rather than lose it as is common with streaming series.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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While markers of bone growth improved in both groups, only the vest set gained better balance.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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That made getting potential victims to talk to her a bit tricky.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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In fiscal year 2023, the NIH funded $35 billion in research grants — about $9 billion of which would affected by the cuts The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to medical research that scientists say will endanger patients and will cost thousands of jobs, according to the Associated Press.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Clock (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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