as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025 -
Astronomer is a private data infrastructure and operations company that achieved unicorn status in 2022 with a $1 billion or more valuation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Democrats have only once won three gubernatorial elections in a row in Wisconsin.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hogan rose to prominence as a wrestler in the 1970s but attained superstardom in the 1980s as part of the World Wrestling Federation, now the WWE.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Thon Hotel nearby gains high praise for its waterside restaurant and floating sauna.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Target held or gained market share in 15 of its 35 merchandise divisions in the first quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said in May.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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At least until more signings are made and some of the absentees return, the club’s youngsters will be given an opportunity to impress.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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“Notch (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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