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
In photos obtained by the outlet, the pair could be seen walking out of the theater while holding hands and smiling.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
City code allows for retail cannabis operations within the city’s commercial, agricultural, business and mixed-use districts, but an interim-use permit must be obtained for zoning compliance, Chaika said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
In their investigation, police obtained security footage and canvassed the surrounding area, authorities said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The duo were first spotted dining together in July at Le Violon in Montréal, per footage obtained by TMZ.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The Democrat-Gazette obtained videos and documents related to the incident from the Police Department under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the gambling scandal sweeping the NBA this week, the NFL sent out two memos — the subject of one was league and club staff, and the other was players — both obtained by The Athletic, to remind players, coaches and league personnel of the importance of adhering to its gambling policy.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
According to audio of the police call obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune, a hiker called the police on June 7, about 40 hours before rangers were notified of the father and son's deaths.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Andrew, however, continues to live rent-free at the Royal Lodge at Windsor Estate, according to a copy of a lease agreement obtained by USA TODAY.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
City code allows for retail cannabis operations within the city’s commercial, agricultural, business and mixed-use districts, but an interim-use permit must be obtained for zoning compliance, Chaika said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
In their investigation, police obtained security footage and canvassed the surrounding area, authorities said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The duo were first spotted dining together in July at Le Violon in Montréal, per footage obtained by TMZ.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The Democrat-Gazette obtained videos and documents related to the incident from the Police Department under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the gambling scandal sweeping the NBA this week, the NFL sent out two memos — the subject of one was league and club staff, and the other was players — both obtained by The Athletic, to remind players, coaches and league personnel of the importance of adhering to its gambling policy.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
According to audio of the police call obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune, a hiker called the police on June 7, about 40 hours before rangers were notified of the father and son's deaths.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Andrew, however, continues to live rent-free at the Royal Lodge at Windsor Estate, according to a copy of a lease agreement obtained by USA TODAY.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dylan, Olivia and Karagach's performance earned them 36/40 from the judges and plenty of high praise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The story has gained ascendancy as a vehicle for understanding the world while the ability to interpret narrative has atrophied.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The rendition gained momentum after the pair posted a performance clip of the song at a recent soundcheck.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The result is that Hamas has reaped the political windfall of its own callous cowardice.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Baptista is an actress Baptista first garnered attention for her role on Netflix's Warrior Nun, which marked her English-language debut.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An actor, director, writer, and producer whose career spans more than three decades, Turturro has recently garnered multiple Emmy nominations for his work on Apple TV’s Severance.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family have made their mark as Halloween costume connoisseurs over the years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Washington got some more concerning news just hours before kickoff on Monday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her partner's mom got OP's daughter a gift, but none of her partner's siblings did.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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