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achieve, bag, chalk up, clock (up) [chiefly British], gain, hit, log, make, notch (up), rack up, ring up, score, win
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Meanwhile, fifth-year forward Natasha Howard took the Most Improved award after attaining career highs in points (13.2), rebounds (6.4), assists (1.0), steals (1.2) and blocks (1.9) during her first year in Seattle. — Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, "Storm star Breanna Stewart claims AP WNBA Player of the Year award," 21 Aug. 2018 In addition, Rocchi attained a grant that funded a heating and air conditioning system, windows, electrical wiring and lighting throughout the school, the proclamation said. — Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, "What's happening in Elmwood Park: Village hall to receive new front entrance; St. Celestine principal honored," 14 May 2018 The American company is looking at sourcing Mahindra powertrains for use on its product range, something that will help the companies attain economies of scale and price the vehicles more competitively. — Pankaj Radhe, USA TODAY, "Yet to turn a profit, Ford won't give up on India," 8 Apr. 2018 The American company is looking at sourcing Mahindra powertrains for use on its product range, something that will help the companies attain economies of scale and price the vehicles more competitively. — Pankaj Radhe, Detroit Free Press, "Ford really wants to succeed in India: Here's why," 6 Apr. 2018 Since NBC News first published the story Wednesday, the White House said several officials have since attained permanent clearances of varying levels. — Mike Memoli, NBC News, "White House overhauls security clearance process following revelations," 16 Feb. 2018 According to Dougherty, MAC’s Aaliyah Instagrams generate four times more engagement than others and attain a 30 percent higher reach in impressions. — Alexa Tietjen | Wwd, latimes.com, "How Instagram willed a MAC X Aaliyah collaboration to fruition," 19 June 2018 In addition to attaining the license, Chalice's suit is asking the California Superior Court to clarify the regulations determined by Prop 64. — Taylor Mims, Billboard, "Chalice Festival Sues Bureau of Cannabis Control as Weed-Centric Events Battle With Legalization," 13 July 2018 The paper straw underwent very few changes in the decades that followed Mr. Stone’s infamous mint julep, aside from attaining its now famous bendy-ness in the 1930s thanks to an inventor in San Francisco named Joseph Friedman. — Emelyn Rude, Time, "The Backlash Against Plastic Straws Is Spreading. Here’s How They Got So Popular in the First Place," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'attain.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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