as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
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Recent Examples of obtain
The indictment says co-conspirator 1 and others used the fake diplomas and documents to obtain nursing licenses in various states, including California, Pennsylvania and Florida.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Those falsified financial materials helped Sanberg obtain millions more in loans and investments in the company’s securities, prosecutors said.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
In a letter addressed to the Meadowbrook Master Board and obtained by the Johnson County Post, the owners explain that a notable, unnamed organization would be staying on the premises and using the restaurant spaces.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Those falsified financial materials helped Sanberg obtain millions more in loans and investments in the company’s securities, prosecutors said.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
In a letter addressed to the Meadowbrook Master Board and obtained by the Johnson County Post, the owners explain that a notable, unnamed organization would be staying on the premises and using the restaurant spaces.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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Rozek allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the unlikely vote leader on Sunday, gaining some 44% of votes and beating the pollsters’ favorite, leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, who received just under 41% of votes.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The organization said scientific knowledge did not confirm that hormone therapy could fully eliminate the advantages gained from male puberty.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And just never stopped winning.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The provision allows certain individuals to reap the kind of benefits that are mostly accrued by large money managers with close relationships to their IPO underwriters.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The final toast garnered the loudest cheers.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Feenstra will need to garner 35% of the vote to secure his candidacy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez, and were robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives hit by Will Smith and Andy Pages.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The products are paraben free and not tested on animals, while the bottles are made from biopolymers that are fully recyclable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And management organizes quarterly beach cleanups for staff members, both of which have contributed to the hotel attaining Green Key certification.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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