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
Despite these obstacles, the Cuban government faces a short window for obtaining results, said Paolo Spadoni, associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University in Georgia.
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Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
According to Boisvert, the Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation, developing Petitpas as a suspect before obtaining a warrant for his arrest.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Vozinha’s mother, who had initially faced difficulties obtaining a visa, is also expected to arrive in the United States ahead of Sunday’s game.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Museum of Miami highly recommends obtaining advance tickets to the Freedom Plane National Tour.
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Halle Vazquez,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The defendants are accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through programs that included Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, MassHealth, Social Security disability payments, housing assistance and unemployment benefits, according to the Department of Justice.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Even obtaining enough embryos for detailed experiments can be difficult!
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Before making a decision, consider obtaining estimates from a qualified HVAC professional like ARS and compare both the short-term and long-term costs of each option.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
According to Boisvert, the Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation, developing Petitpas as a suspect before obtaining a warrant for his arrest.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Vozinha’s mother, who had initially faced difficulties obtaining a visa, is also expected to arrive in the United States ahead of Sunday’s game.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Museum of Miami highly recommends obtaining advance tickets to the Freedom Plane National Tour.
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Halle Vazquez,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The defendants are accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through programs that included Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, MassHealth, Social Security disability payments, housing assistance and unemployment benefits, according to the Department of Justice.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Even obtaining enough embryos for detailed experiments can be difficult!
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement.
—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Before making a decision, consider obtaining estimates from a qualified HVAC professional like ARS and compare both the short-term and long-term costs of each option.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 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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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
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Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Lendeborg, 23, was the Big Ten player of the year and leader of Michigan’s national championship-winning team.
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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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The Cubs will try to rebound Saturday with left-hander David Peterson, acquired this week in a trade with the Mets, making his first start with his new team.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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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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