attain
verb (used with object)
to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain.
was attaining
-
past progressiveof attain.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Even before that, though, Verstappen already looked to have moved on this year from the already very high standards he was attaining previously.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2022
The other powers of Europe began to look with alarm upon the vast ascendency which Charles V. was attaining over Europe.
From The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
I really was frightened at the thought of the importance I was attaining and the number of things that were being confided to me.
From Bleak House by Charles Dickens
The storm was attaining the proportions of a blizzard, and when Jamie again reached the shelter of the forest beyond the marsh he found it necessary to stop to rest and regain his breath.
From Troop One of the Labrador by Dillon Wallace
Thus by degrees she was attaining not earthly happiness, but a grave and pensive composure.
From Hard Cash by Charles Reade
