as in wins
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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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026 -
The 49ers got to the quarters — three wins away from a first NCAA Tournament bid in 21 years — by going on an 18-0 run in the second half to take a 39-27 lead and take control of the game.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Compact high-power scaling The new optical device also achieves remarkable size reduction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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That leaves three months to iron out specifics, ease any concerns and come together with a product that actually achieves Rolapp’s goals.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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When within one second of a rival at a detection point, a driver gains access to additional electrical deployment—up to 350 kW—giving them a temporary performance advantage.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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And the subject of an investigation gains the power to control the flow of information.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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Orlando is 8-3 this season when Bane scores at least 30 points.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic finishes with 35 points and Austin Reaves scores 25 points as the Lakers overcome LeBron James’ absence in a 110-97 win over the New York Knicks.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the very fantasy that makes the book extraordinary may also be why it’s overlooked by the mainstream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Clocks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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