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Recent Examples of obtain Earlier in 2025, Dave's Hot Chicken obtained village approvals to develop a 2,509-square-foot building with a patio at the spot, according to the business' application to the village. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Fraternity 911 call The Star obtained public records from KU, Douglas County Emergency Communications and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical for this story. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025 This framework provides developers with a way to obtain a user's age category. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 Next year, after twenty-four years, Mulaha will finally be able to obtain a Spanish passport, which will allow her, among other things, to move freely. Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obtain
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  • One reason is that the fan base is demoralized after La Vinotinto was routed 6-3 by Colombia in the final qualifying date last month and failed to earn a World Cup playoff spot.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Students study for three years to earn their doctor of nursing practice degree, which requires 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Manning was sacked just once and the line paved the way for Quintrevion Wisner to gain 93 yards in the final three quarters after the running back netted just 1 in the first period.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • Grays were generally intellectual tech elites who would reap the fruits of technological progress.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Outside of the Kendrick of it all, two of hip-hop’s leading ladies are also likely to reap bids in this category.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The brand has already garnered a strong following stateside, with Neiman Marcus among wholesale accounts, and is now opening international wholesale.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • Their speed means the drones can often get to a crime scene faster than an officer, the chief said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But getting there may have been the easy part.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Farke has a decision to make at Turf Moor on Saturday.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.
    Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Switzerland was the only country where attaining a better quality of life was a bigger draw (57%) than accessing investment opportunities (49%) or expanding a business (48%).
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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