Sentence examples for achieving a degree of from inspiring English sources

The fighters say the election and the military's continued dominance threaten any chance of achieving a degree of autonomy.

Rupert Murdoch broke the civic compact of this country, achieving a degree of control over the central institutions of a free society, the press, police, and politicians.

It was a surprising but highly representative turn of events, in a country where people are increasingly focused on achieving a degree of normality after decades of strife.

The most ravishing and enterprising courtesans avoided the cycle of exploitation that trapped many women in the city's legalized brothels to become the consorts of politicians and aristocrats, achieving a degree of independence that was exceptional for women at the time.

Mr. Pereda sets himself apart, in some small measure, by achieving a degree of deadpan comedy in a scene in which the mother played by Ms. Sánchez forces Gabino to memorize a carping letter to his father, so that he can recite it when needed.

This in turn has led digital competence to be considered as a means of achieving a degree of literacy suited to present-day society's needs.

The Bentley-built cars have achieved a degree of collectibility.

"I've achieved a degree of celebrity that is outrageous under the circumstances.

In that way, he says, he will have achieved a degree of immortality.

A few Freedom Riders, including John Lewis, would later achieve a degree of fame.

In 2006, even battle-scarred Mogadishu briefly achieved a degree of stability.