attain
verb (used with object)
to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain.
attaining
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present participleof attain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Most importantly, being in a less reactive state would give me a better shot at attaining my actual goal—getting medical coverage—instead of simply insulting a customer service person.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Large Urban Areas had the highest proportion of student attaining grades A to C at National 5 levels with 80.3%, while Remote Small Towns had the lowest at 71.6%.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Lee, speaking at the Shanghai conference, said he was skeptical of what he described as Silicon Valley’s “winner-take-all” approach to attaining artificial general intelligence—autonomous systems that can surpass human capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Both Welborn and Ware caution clients not to equate financial independence with attaining a certain level of net worth.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
Walter became a distinguished Kiwi, eventually attaining the office of Minister of Native Affairs.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
