Example Sentences

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“Michael” will accomplish the former, but the film proves the latter impossible.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

And Chino Valley subsequently approved a revised policy, which it hopes will accomplish the same purpose while passing legal muster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

While these filings will accomplish nothing substantively, they will none the less likely achieve their purpose—causing even further delay.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2024

In his campaign videos, and in public speeches, he boasts about what the change will accomplish.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

“The Green Grace will accomplish nothing. She may be conspiring with the Yunkai’i even as we sit here. Arrangements, did you say? Make arrangements? What sort of arrangements?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin