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
In March 2025, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Dexcom after inspectors found that the company had modified the materials used to manufacture its G6 and G7 sensors without obtaining formal premarket clearance.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Sanders and several other speakers talked about the challenges obtaining sand to bring to the beach to replenish the supply — a race against time as beaches continue to erode.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Cox Automotive's data measures the average new car loan rate that buyers are obtaining, and that average rate hit a low at 9% in July, thanks to a sizable amount of 0% incentive offers at the time.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Employers can also avoid the fee by obtaining H-1Bs for workers who hold temporary business visas including the L-1 and B-1, Hira said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Topics include loans and grants, obtaining and renewing permits, growth strategies, opportunities to win government contracts, and the use of AI.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In 1950, Secretary of State Dean Acheson issued new regulations that prevented communists, and people suspected of being communists, from obtaining passports.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Sanders and several other speakers talked about the challenges obtaining sand to bring to the beach to replenish the supply — a race against time as beaches continue to erode.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Cox Automotive's data measures the average new car loan rate that buyers are obtaining, and that average rate hit a low at 9% in July, thanks to a sizable amount of 0% incentive offers at the time.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Employers can also avoid the fee by obtaining H-1Bs for workers who hold temporary business visas including the L-1 and B-1, Hira said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Topics include loans and grants, obtaining and renewing permits, growth strategies, opportunities to win government contracts, and the use of AI.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In 1950, Secretary of State Dean Acheson issued new regulations that prevented communists, and people suspected of being communists, from obtaining passports.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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Baumbach’s Marriage Story dominated the Gotham Awards in 2019, winning best feature, best screenplay, the audience award and best actor for star Adam Driver, ahead of earning six Oscar nominations and Dern winning best supporting actress at the 2020 Oscars for her performance.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The original film became a cultural phenomenon following its theatrical release, earning Morita an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea’s wingers were their main attacking threats, and Sunderland’s block stopped them from gaining ground in the central areas.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their new trend report breaks down destinations gaining the most buzz – and a few American getaways cracked the list of international gems.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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After winning last year’s World Series, the Dodgers financed a roster that cost about $500 million when including the luxury tax bill.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Boise State vs Nevada Boise State enters as a massive favorite, having only lost two games this year, while winning five.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The newest story in the Hunger Games franchise — based on Suzanne Collins‘ best-selling novel — takes place in Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first movie.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Parents who experience domestic and intimate partner violence are more likely to have decision-making power for their children, but are less likely to have primary placement — actual time with their kids — after family court involvement in Milwaukee County, according to a new study.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shirley had stumbled onto the Canal Street vendors while in New York making a video about Zohran Mamdani.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Allie’s reel has gone viral on Instagram, garnering over 1 million views.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Democrats, meanwhile, fared slightly worse, garnering a 37% approval rating.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Portable Charger There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a long sightseeing day and realizing that your phone is on its last leg.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time of the year, your yard might be getting visits that are scary and creepy.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite never attaining the presidency, he was credited with helping dismantle Kenya's one-party rule under Daniel arap Moi in 1992 and championing the progressive 2010 constitution, which ushered in far-reaching political reforms.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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