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Recent Examples of obtain As for Iran not obtaining nuclear capability, the same was said of North Korea. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025 The expenses are detailed in records The Arizona Republic obtained through the state's Public Records Law. Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 The list obtained by the Herald/ Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges. Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025 The list obtained by the Herald/Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges. Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for obtain
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Verb
  • That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Besides Scorsese, Ron Howard also earned a nomination for his appearance in the Apple comedy, along with Anthony Mackie, Dave Franco and Bryan Cranston.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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  • The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
  • The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 July 2025
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  • Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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  • Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 July 2025
  • Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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  • The case garnered national attention and became the focus of the true crime series, which was released last year.
    Annie Goodykoontz Follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • That season, Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera garnered All-Star bids.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
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  • So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 July 2025
  • Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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  • But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • And to make every departure and arrival a smooth, stumble-free, and social media–worthy occasion, this throne also swivels 45 degrees—like that of a 1960 Chrysler—to ease ingress and egress.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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  • This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.
    Molly Peck, USA Today, 10 July 2025

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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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