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
That’s from a time, long ago, when there were realistic goals that went unattained.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 17, 2019
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 Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2016
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
She had come, as he had come, for a definite purpose, and while he was leaving with his mission accomplished, she returned discouraged with her object unattained.
From Grit Lawless by F.E. Mills Young
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