How to Use achieve in a Sentence

achieve

verb
  • They achieved high scores on their math tests.
  • We give students the skills they need in order to achieve in college.
  • With much practice, she has achieved a high level of skill.
  • By the late 1970s, this dream had been largely achieved.
    Rachel Schnalzer Stewart, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • So achieving that balance was part of the fun and challenge of the show.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Set new goals—and make a big deal about achieving them.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
  • In theory this could be achieved through steep cuts in the cost of its goods sold.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
  • To understand what that means, look at what Arkansans have achieved for the pro-life cause.
    Larry Page, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The only other music act to achieve this feat is rock band the Rolling Stones.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Good news: it can easily be achieved with the help of a hair waver.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Some film buff pups just achieved a Guinness World Record.
    Allie Hayes, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Rose, meanwhile, achieves her first No. 1 on a U.S.-based Billboard chart.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2024
  • This is an important step to achieve the depth of flavor.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Even the kids’ and home section achieves an unmatched level of in-the-know for the category.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
  • These photos and words are meant to inspire and motivate you to achieve these goals.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
  • Inspired by the book of the same name, Ryan set out to write the script and recalled how the studio gave him creative freedom to achieve his goal.
    Karen Idelson, Variety, 6 June 2023
  • And more importantly, how can it be achieved (trust fund or not)?
    House Beautiful, 26 May 2023
  • This face mist has the same goal, and achieves it with a blend of natural extracts and botanicals.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Like in other rooms, keep scale in mind and mix large, small, and medium-scale patterns to achieve balance.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
  • This process could take months or years, and it has not yet been achieved in humans or any other mammal.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023
  • With back-to-back titles secure, the question now is: can UConn achieve a historic three-peat?
    Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The film achieved this despite opening in India on Nov. 12, a Sunday, on the day of the Diwali festival.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Some justice for the survivors has, indeed, been achieved; not nearly enough as hoped for and deserved.
    James Hill, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2024
  • How often should you forest-bathe in order to achieve the effects?
    Anna Bader, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The dip in temperature, the changing of the light, the wavy shadows, until – whoosh – totality is achieved and the sun is gone.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Lakeyah and her husband are very dedicated to helping her son achieve his goals and dreams.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2023
  • This can be achieved by: • Diverse Data Sources: Using a range of data sources to reduce bias.
    Don Markland, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • These companies serve as a reminder of what startups can achieve with ample support and space to grow.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • To achieve a happy, fraud-free new year, remain vigilant, listen to your instincts, and learn to spot red flags.
    Michael Steinbach, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Some on the GOP’s far-right flank have openly courted the idea of a shutdown, once again hoping to use the threat of a fiscal calamity as leverage to achieve steep spending cuts.
    Tony Romm, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023

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