Example Sentences

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“There will be challenges and opportunities ahead,” he wrote, “but if we continue to perform over the next 12 months like we performed over the past 12, we will have accomplished something truly special.”

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

But if it doesn’t, the grant will have accomplished something important if it spurs other foundations to act boldly.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

However, if the Wizards don’t salvage their long-term future and reset themselves, they will have accomplished very little.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2018

“If I finish runner-up this week, unless one of two other people win, I will have accomplished the goal of being No. 1 going into East Lake,” he said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2017

If we can accomplish the integration of the Earth without obliterating cultural differences or destroying ourselves, we will have accomplished a great thing.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan