as in earning
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 obtaining
Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses.
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Discord flared during a 15-minute recess on Wednesday when defense attorney Mark Daniel approached Raby, who was on the witness stand, to ask about obtaining sheriff’s office timesheet records.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
He was arrested after police tracked his location by obtaining his cell phone number and utilizing data from cell towers in the area.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Flights in California will not begin until after obtaining FAA certification.
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Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion.
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Eugenia Mykuliak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And illicitly obtaining methadone is difficult, said Marc Stern, a physician and researcher focused on correctional healthcare.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Finalists are prohibited from obtaining votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means, including, without limitation, offering prizes or other inducements to members of the public, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses.
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Lauren Villagran,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Discord flared during a 15-minute recess on Wednesday when defense attorney Mark Daniel approached Raby, who was on the witness stand, to ask about obtaining sheriff’s office timesheet records.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
He was arrested after police tracked his location by obtaining his cell phone number and utilizing data from cell towers in the area.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Flights in California will not begin until after obtaining FAA certification.
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Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion.
—
Eugenia Mykuliak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And illicitly obtaining methadone is difficult, said Marc Stern, a physician and researcher focused on correctional healthcare.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Finalists are prohibited from obtaining votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means, including, without limitation, offering prizes or other inducements to members of the public, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Manufacturing at Micron’s new $50 billion plant isn’t set to start until next year, but the project is already reaping millions of dollars for Boise.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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Civil disobedience is usually an effective tool for garnering attention.
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To arrive at the 2026 cohort, the private art fund invited a diverse group of artists and art world professionals to nominate artists to apply for the award, garnering seventy-five submissions from artists working across a variety of media and disciplines.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
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These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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