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.
  • By the late 1970s, this dream had been largely achieved.
    Rachel Schnalzer Stewart, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • So achieving that balance was part of the fun and challenge of the show.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
  • And to achieve a vibrant pop, gem-like emerald is the way to go.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
  • Set new goals—and make a big deal about achieving them.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
  • That was nearly triple the score achieved in the same month last year (KRW27 billion).
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 2 Apr. 2023
  • And the whole goal, my whole focus of the company and of me the last few years, has been to achieve that.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024
  • The South Korean pop group achieves its first top 10 on the chart.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In theory this could be achieved through steep cuts in the cost of its goods sold.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Yes, Halle does slay in this pic (and always) but how does the star achieve such a strong glow?
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • To understand what that means, look at what Arkansans have achieved for the pro-life cause.
    Larry Page, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The only other music act to achieve this feat is rock band the Rolling Stones.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Dec. 2023
  • What’s far less certain is whether the suit will achieve the goals the government has laid out.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
  • Good news: it can easily be achieved with the help of a hair waver.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Being a Chanel bride in the 2000s was one of the highest honors a model could achieve.
    Vulture, 1 May 2023
  • Some film buff pups just achieved a Guinness World Record.
    Allie Hayes, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • And the actor’s job is to get around the obstacle and achieve the objective.
    Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2023
  • But achieving a dream can also become ash in the mouth.
    Lydia Kiesling, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Rose, meanwhile, achieves her first No. 1 on a U.S.-based Billboard chart.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Of course, achieving these two aims is far from simple.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2023
  • This is an important step to achieve the depth of flavor.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Even the kids’ and home section achieves an unmatched level of in-the-know for the category.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The best way to achieve both is to invest in pieces that are going to remain staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • These photos and words are meant to inspire and motivate you to achieve these goals.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 July 2023
  • If Terran 1 was able to achieve orbit on its first try, that would also be a first.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Inspired by the book of the same name, Ryan set out to write the script and recalled how the studio gave him creative freedom to achieve his goal.
    Karen Idelson, Variety, 6 June 2023
  • Thus could Trumpian ends be achieved by more constructive means.
    Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Over time, the film achieved cult classic status — thanks to repeat showings on cable and a boost from DVD rentals.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024

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