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Recent Examples of nonachievement Where some purists see an arbitrary nonachievement, others see a fun and worthy goal. Jon Gluck, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2017
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Noun
  • His commanding position could mark a significant shift in city politics, especially considering the primary defeat of Cuomo and the presence of high-profile opponents such as incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Despite its enormity, the Peasants’ War and its bloody defeat have been forgotten in recent years.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The dogs’ owner is facing eight citations of failure to restrain and failure to provide proof of rabies vaccinations, KHOU reported.
    Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, Tesla is facing an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a failure to report crash data, says CNN.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Panleukopenia - lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, painful abdomen, dehydration, weight loss, rough or unkempt hair coat, fever, decreased to absent appetite or collapse.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The Toronto Blue Jays could be well on their way to a collapse atop the American League East.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Nonachievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonachievement. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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