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
Video obtained by The News shows the victim arguing with the dog owner when a woman in red storms up and starts swinging.
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Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The petitioners filed as an exhibit an email obtained through a public records request that was sent by Burke’s former spokesman Matt McGrath to other county officials in August of last year.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hennepin County Judge Kristen Martilla found there was credible evidence that White physically abused and intimidated the two, warranting the extension of a temporary restraining order his ex-wife had obtained in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The conservation groups said another 24 sloths obtained by Sloth World are unaccounted for.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
California could see statewide prices above $8 per gallon for premium, and diesel above $10 per gallon (if it can be obtained at all).
—James Rector, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Microsoft looked at a potential deal for Cursor prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire the AI coding startup for $60 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Margolis lived with Robinson in Los Angeles at the time of Short's murder, according to police records from the investigation Baber obtained and shared with his findings.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Receipts obtained by court opponents show some $9,000 have been spent on cameras at the complex.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The petitioners filed as an exhibit an email obtained through a public records request that was sent by Burke’s former spokesman Matt McGrath to other county officials in August of last year.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hennepin County Judge Kristen Martilla found there was credible evidence that White physically abused and intimidated the two, warranting the extension of a temporary restraining order his ex-wife had obtained in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The conservation groups said another 24 sloths obtained by Sloth World are unaccounted for.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
California could see statewide prices above $8 per gallon for premium, and diesel above $10 per gallon (if it can be obtained at all).
—James Rector, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Microsoft looked at a potential deal for Cursor prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire the AI coding startup for $60 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Margolis lived with Robinson in Los Angeles at the time of Short's murder, according to police records from the investigation Baber obtained and shared with his findings.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Receipts obtained by court opponents show some $9,000 have been spent on cameras at the complex.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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Bermudez earned her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and has been a member of the state bar since 2005.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Zuhn earned All-SEC honors each of the past two seasons and shared the 2025 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top blocker in the SEC) with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even before the war, Saudi Arabia had signed a defense agreement with Pakistan, which has since gained more credibility as a force in the region because of its mediating role between Washington and Tehran.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Reuters news agency said Brent and WTI gained almost 17% and 13% respectively over the course of last week - their biggest weekly rise since the Iran war began.—
April 27,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Nona boys also won a 2022 state championship while the girls program had been runner-up four times (2011, 2019, 2024, 2025).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before that, Morikawa won at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, tied for seventh at The Genesis Invitational and finished fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, which is similar to Doral.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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That film garnered more than $900 million worldwide.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Photos and videos of Chonkers hopping onto docks and perching among his smaller California sea lion friends have garnered thousands of views on social media.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Left fielder Amy Cornelius made a running grab just before the fence with a runner on first base to close the second.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s going to be plenty of opportunities, plays that are going to have to be made, and those guys will make them.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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