How to Use achieve in a Sentence
achieve
verb
- They achieved high scores on their math tests.
- We give students the skills they need in order to achieve in college.
- With much practice, she has achieved a high level of skill.
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By the late 1970s, this dream had been largely achieved.
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Rachel Schnalzer Stewart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 July 2023
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So achieving that balance was part of the fun and challenge of the show.
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Jan. 2024
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And to achieve a vibrant pop, gem-like emerald is the way to go.
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Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2024
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Set new goals—and make a big deal about achieving them.
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Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2024
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That was nearly triple the score achieved in the same month last year (KRW27 billion).
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Patrick Frater,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2023
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And the whole goal, my whole focus of the company and of me the last few years, has been to achieve that.
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Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2024
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The South Korean pop group achieves its first top 10 on the chart.
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Gary Trust,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2024
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In theory this could be achieved through steep cuts in the cost of its goods sold.
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Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2023
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Yes, Halle does slay in this pic (and always) but how does the star achieve such a strong glow?
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Olivia Evans,
Women's Health,
22 Mar. 2023
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Working with a coach carves out the space and time needed for one to achieve their needs and wants.
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Katie Sandler,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2023
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To understand what that means, look at what Arkansans have achieved for the pro-life cause.
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Larry Page,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2024
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The only other music act to achieve this feat is rock band the Rolling Stones.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
15 Dec. 2023
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What’s far less certain is whether the suit will achieve the goals the government has laid out.
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Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2024
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Good news: it can easily be achieved with the help of a hair waver.
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Addison Aloian,
Women's Health,
8 Aug. 2023
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Being a Chanel bride in the 2000s was one of the highest honors a model could achieve.
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Vulture,
1 May 2023
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Some film buff pups just achieved a Guinness World Record.
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Allie Hayes,
Peoplemag,
26 Sep. 2023
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And the actor’s job is to get around the obstacle and achieve the objective.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2023
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But achieving a dream can also become ash in the mouth.
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Lydia Kiesling,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2023
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Rose, meanwhile, achieves her first No. 1 on a U.S.-based Billboard chart.
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Gary Trust,
Billboard,
5 Jan. 2024
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Of course, achieving these two aims is far from simple.
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Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
30 Mar. 2023
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This is an important step to achieve the depth of flavor.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2023
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Even the kids’ and home section achieves an unmatched level of in-the-know for the category.
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Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2023
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The best way to achieve both is to invest in pieces that are going to remain staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2023
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These photos and words are meant to inspire and motivate you to achieve these goals.
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Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
27 July 2023
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If Terran 1 was able to achieve orbit on its first try, that would also be a first.
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Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2023
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Berkshire achieved the lofty returns even as stopped buying back its own stock this year.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Dec. 2024
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Then came a tough experience as a substitute in the final half-hour against Fulham, whose winger Adama Traore achieved the rare feat of showing Walker a clean pair of heels.
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Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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