as in achieved
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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Cloud achieved overnight fame after Euphoria’s casting director, Eléonore Hendricks, discovered him on the street in New York City.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026 -
Together with our Israeli partners, America's military achieved every single objective.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Williams-Sonoma — The kitchen and cookware retailer gained more than 2% after getting an upgrade to buy at Goldman Sachs.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Clocked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocked%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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