as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025 -
The success was achieved through an unconventional strategy that kept the lead actors entirely away from public exposure, forgoing interviews, promotional tours, social media content, and influencer partnerships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won May 31, when a California player hit the $204.5 million grand prize.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers were initially blocked from visiting the site and have since filed legal action to gain access.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Ginny, who had grown up in Llano on classic country music, chose to make her incarnation of the Little Longhorn into a live music venue.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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“Notch (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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