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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
However, some economic research suggests immigration can impact the wages of certain subgroups of U.S.-born workers, especially those with lower levels of educational attainment.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
More than 80% of the county's workforce travels outside its boundaries for employment, and its population lags statewide educational attainment and employment rates.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Groups with higher percentages of college degree attainment shifted further toward Democrats, while those with lower post-secondary education shifted right.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
More than 80% of the county's workforce travels outside its boundaries for employment, and its population lags statewide educational attainment and employment rates.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Groups with higher percentages of college degree attainment shifted further toward Democrats, while those with lower post-secondary education shifted right.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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Rarity and Reverence Owning a Donatello Bonasera creation is an achievement in itself.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Aoun’s election represents a significant achievement for the anti-Hezbollah camp, reflecting the weakening influence of the powerful Shia terrorist organization within Lebanon’s political system.Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has long held Medicare negotiations as one of its key health care accomplishments.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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McVay, in his eighth season as the Rams coach, has mostly enjoyed success against the Cardinals in the venue.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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While Oliver celebrates the success of his hockey puck passer, his attention now is directed toward the next Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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The collection of memories, realizations and journal entries is out now from Simon & Schuster.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bosa had a sudden realization about a lifting session he and Mack were scheduled for later in the the day.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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This means that strategic wealth management has an overview of personal fulfillment and is not focused solely on making as much money as possible from your investments.Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The company sought to oversee the middle mile of the parcel shipping journey for brands by picking packages up at their fulfillment centers, before bringing them to its own network of five sortation centers.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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