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
After intercepting the packages, wildlife agents obtained a search warrant to seize Tin’s cell phones, prosecutors said.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Partnering with mental health professionals to obtain thorough psychological evaluations can significantly strengthen cases.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
As the May deadline approaches for Idahoans to obtain their Star Card, a new driver’s license location in Star City Hall may reduce wait times for Ada County residents.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 18 Mar. 2025
So, yes, formally listed a Chinese-American, and therefore eligible for time with China’s national team including a stint at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, having obtained Chinese citizenship ahead of that competition.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Partnering with mental health professionals to obtain thorough psychological evaluations can significantly strengthen cases.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
As the May deadline approaches for Idahoans to obtain their Star Card, a new driver’s license location in Star City Hall may reduce wait times for Ada County residents.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 18 Mar. 2025
So, yes, formally listed a Chinese-American, and therefore eligible for time with China’s national team including a stint at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, having obtained Chinese citizenship ahead of that competition.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
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Members earn points on every purchase and accumulate even more through Birthday Rewards and special promotional events like Friends & Family, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Last season, City’s revenue advantage sat at £53.2m — and that was with United earning Champions League money.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Apple Intelligence is gaining features apace, but there’s one that was announced last June and expected in April this year—an enhanced Siri with greater personalization and the capability to do a lot more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society?—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Michigan State, the conference’s regular-season champs, had won eight in a row.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Wildcats won the Pac-12 Tournament champion in 2022 and 2023.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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To reap the benefits of infrared light without the risk, Seheult recommended going outside and covering up for about 30 minutes, even in the morning or evening while the sun is setting.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Davidson’s home state produces more than a million gallons of wine a year, and could reap the benefits of the tariffs.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since its premiere, No Other Land has garnered a remarkable 68 awards at various film festivals and has been recognized by the Boston Society of Film Critics, European Film Awards and Gotham Awards, ultimately taking home the award for best documentary feature at the 2025 Oscars.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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In just a few weeks after release, the film’s teaser trailer garnered over 35 million views.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how to style your wide-leg jeans with intention—and make every step feel like a power move.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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Globally, fewer than 1% of adults from the poorest households attain a bachelor’s degree, compared to over 10% from affluent backgrounds.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Niebuhr believed that while the highest moral achievements could be attained only by individuals, constructive social change was possible only by working together for justice.—
Scott Paeth,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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