as in earned
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 obtained
However, nowadays, most elemental magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of magnesium chloride, which can be obtained in virtually unlimited quantities from salt water.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Most sodium is obtained nowadays by processing the mineral halite, also known as common table salt.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In an internal video message to Lauder employees obtained by WWD, de La Faverie stressed that the company needs to learn from past missteps and move fast.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Axios obtained several such videos, including some showing graphic violence, but has not been able to confirm their authenticity.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
In an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE, police accused Vanlandingham of using a drench gun to administer the pesticide to the goat, named Willie, at her high school’s barn in Cedar Park, Texas, in October.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
What To Know The video obtained by Newsweek, provided by the Port of Seattle, shows the woman on the wing for about 11 minutes before firefighters used a ladder to assist her back onto solid ground.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Jewelry valued at around $30,000 was taken from the home, per The Dallas Morning News, which obtained an internal police report.
—Alex Andrejev, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Most sodium is obtained nowadays by processing the mineral halite, also known as common table salt.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In an internal video message to Lauder employees obtained by WWD, de La Faverie stressed that the company needs to learn from past missteps and move fast.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Axios obtained several such videos, including some showing graphic violence, but has not been able to confirm their authenticity.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
In an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE, police accused Vanlandingham of using a drench gun to administer the pesticide to the goat, named Willie, at her high school’s barn in Cedar Park, Texas, in October.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
What To Know The video obtained by Newsweek, provided by the Port of Seattle, shows the woman on the wing for about 11 minutes before firefighters used a ladder to assist her back onto solid ground.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Jewelry valued at around $30,000 was taken from the home, per The Dallas Morning News, which obtained an internal police report.
—Alex Andrejev, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the 50 years since the ATP Tour started its singles ranking system, not a single player from Tibet had earned a single ranking point.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Over time, the tradition gained cultural significance, and many started copying it in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Queens Shooting Another Wednesday incident in New York City that has garnered nationwide attention is a mass shooting at a nightclub.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Friday on Truth Social, posting a graphic that boasted his popularity on the platform and the billions of views his official accounts and hashtags associated with him have garnered.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, two reality dating television shows—Love Island USA and The Golden Bachelorette—made our list of best shows for the year.Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit (made by hand daily) has created a perfect recipe that quickly became a favorite in my house.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Verlander attained free agency when his conditional player option for 2025 failed to vest.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the past several years, the genre has attained a remarkable fandom.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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He was acquired in the middle of the 2020-21 season from the Brooklyn Nets as part of the blockbuster deal that saw James Harden head east in a trade that included the Houston Rockets.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Jets acquired Rodgers in April 2023, hoping the four-time NFL MVP would elevate a roster with offensive playmakers and a stout defense to Super Bowl contention.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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