as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
among British actors he holds the distinction of having clocked up the most performances of Hamlet on the London stage
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This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning.—
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots achieved their largest lead (14 points) three times in the fourth quarter.—
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Penn State won the first matchup, a 74-69 victory in a 1991 NCAA Tournament first round game at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.—
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Eating Ashes won the Cálamo and CEGAL prizes and was a finalist for the Mario Vargas Llosa Biennial Novel Prize.—
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Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education.—
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These workers have arrived, attained skills and education and become productive and valued employees in a wide array of industries.—
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The Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).—
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
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“Clocked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocked%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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