unattained
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Just another number, sure, but a very large one, previously unattained.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025
Beard is in his first season with the Longhorns after taking Texas Tech to previously unattained heights.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021
He would list the NFL MVP award among his unattained feats.
From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2017
Bangladesh's success in sanitation — something so far unattained by its wealthier neighbor to the south, India — came from a dogged campaign supported by 25 percent of the country's overall development budget.
From US News • Jul. 16, 2016
Extremism is always a mark of enthusiasm, and enthusiasm accomplishes effects which must have been left forever unattained by mere regulated and conscientious effort.
From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell
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