Example Sentences

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The academic finds it striking that after 64 years of independence, three-quarters of the population have an education level below primary school, while only 3% have attained higher education.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

In addition to being reviewed by influencers, the cookies themselves have attained influencer-level fame.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2025

“It is inconceivable to think that any achievements I have attained … were built based on falsifying emails or issuing inauthentic opinions,” he says.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 3, 2024

These apps are also more likely to be used by King County residents who work professional or management occupations, and who have attained a four-year college degree.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

“No! why should I? I was sent to Lowood to get an education; and it would be of no use going away until I have attained that object.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë