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 stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025 -
To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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The teen's beatification took place in 2020, meaning the pope declared the teen attained the blessedness of heaven, and Acutis was given the title of Blessed.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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While the 30-year Treasury yield has gained just about 2 basis points so far this year, the spike within a week after Trump announced reciprocal tariffs was over 30 basis points — the benchmark 10-year yield also spiked by 30 basis points.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nacua speaks glowingly of Adams, with the two starting to gain chemistry with one another at the start of OTAs earlier this week.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 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 Apr. 2025.
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