Example Sentences

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Attaining membership in this select group was not easy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Attaining a college degree and investing “are equally important to me,” Goyal told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Attaining 400 total bases reflects uncommon power and relentless offensive production.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

Attaining the goal is at risk even after the date was pushed back once to 2030, Mohamed Ibn Chambas said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Attaining adulthood was all about the eager acceptance of such impediments.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan