as in earning
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 obtaining
The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Those without means are left with no way of obtaining an official record, as electronic recording of court cases is not permitted in most instances.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An experienced trial lawyer in his 41st year of private practice, Dickey graduated from Altoona High School and Saint Francis University before obtaining his law degree from Ohio Northern University.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of a backlogged immigration system and no permanent immigration path, some people have had TPS for decades without other means of obtaining legal status.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
Looking Ahead The discussion of obtaining nuclear weapons once more in Ukraine has resumed in recent months due to increasing tension between the country and Russia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The state paused executions because of a lawsuit and other complications that prevented officials from obtaining the mixture of drugs used in its lethal injection protocol.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The reports also identified more than 85,000 cyberattacks seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in Romania's election IT system, while obtaining access to data and changing content, Politico reported.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Those without means are left with no way of obtaining an official record, as electronic recording of court cases is not permitted in most instances.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An experienced trial lawyer in his 41st year of private practice, Dickey graduated from Altoona High School and Saint Francis University before obtaining his law degree from Ohio Northern University.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of a backlogged immigration system and no permanent immigration path, some people have had TPS for decades without other means of obtaining legal status.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
Looking Ahead The discussion of obtaining nuclear weapons once more in Ukraine has resumed in recent months due to increasing tension between the country and Russia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The state paused executions because of a lawsuit and other complications that prevented officials from obtaining the mixture of drugs used in its lethal injection protocol.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The reports also identified more than 85,000 cyberattacks seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in Romania's election IT system, while obtaining access to data and changing content, Politico reported.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The share of households earning at least $200,000 grew, but only slightly.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now a free agent, Buehler is becoming a hot commodity, garnering interest from at least seven teams.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the duo envisioned diversifying their revenue streams by acquiring a complementary business.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reverence For History Marketers need to be wary of overzealousness when acquiring new brands.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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