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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According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report, Lopez received the photo on his personal cellphone from one of his majors, who initially obtained it from a captain present at the scene in St. Cloud where Madeline’s body was found.
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Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Footage of Pieces of Wall Being Moved Video footage obtained by The Daily Wire showed sheets of the border wall being towed away close to Tucson, headed to the surplus government equipment auction marketplace GovPlanet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal
Lawmakers agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
In legal filings obtained by the Art Newspaper, Christie’s alleges that Antivari was the winning bidder of Jean Siméon Chardin 1760 masterpiece Cut Melon, which sold for $28 million, on an estimate of $8.4 million to $12.6 million.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Footage of Pieces of Wall Being Moved Video footage obtained by The Daily Wire showed sheets of the border wall being towed away close to Tucson, headed to the surplus government equipment auction marketplace GovPlanet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal
Lawmakers agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
In legal filings obtained by the Art Newspaper, Christie’s alleges that Antivari was the winning bidder of Jean Siméon Chardin 1760 masterpiece Cut Melon, which sold for $28 million, on an estimate of $8.4 million to $12.6 million.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some in the housing sector will gain from higher inflation.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, gaining access to the Casgevy or Lyfgenia, listed at $2.2 and $3.1 million, respectively, is difficult.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Let the wash sit on your skin for an extra minute to really reap its skin-nourishing benefits.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the course of the past few years, corporations have learned to gamify the system in order to reap payments from the government, while simultaneously making necessary care more expensive for patients.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s engagement has garnered a lot of reactions from a lot of different people.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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His hardball approach seems to have garnered favor with voters, who handed him a 58% approval rating, per January polling from Morning Consult.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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The suit, which originally only named Combs as a defendant, alleges that a woman who identified herself only as Jane Doe was trying to get into the VMAs in New York City the night of the assault.Shyla Watson, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The way he's gotten to F1 has been a little difficult the last couple of years.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Shanahan continues to stop short of saying whether Greenlaw will make his 2024 debut against the Rams.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company still has to attain permits from South Dakota after its application was denied in 2023.Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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