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
While patients with no coverage may be eligible for emergency Medicaid or hospital financial assistance to help cover costs, advocates warn that obtaining approval for it is not easy due to documentation requirements and difficulties navigating the application process.
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Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Chee, a Bay Area optician, has been licensed to work with fireworks in California since 2008, but was ineligible from obtaining a federal explosives permit for his business due to a prior violent felony conviction.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Magda Mahmoud Elsagher and her husband, Mohamed Metwalli Elshazli, are each charged with one count of wrongfully obtaining assistance and perjury.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The April 30 date depends on American Airlines obtaining all government approvals and security clearances, the carrier said in a statement on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On Monday, Hunsucker stood quietly as his defense attorney entered his not guilty plea for first-degree murder, insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense in Gaston County, North Carolina.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Clark began to consider the potential of obtaining a fifth year of eligibility prior to this season, a source said.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
There is little comprehensive data on the number of people obtaining secondary passports or opening bank accounts overseas.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Chee, a Bay Area optician, has been licensed to work with fireworks in California since 2008, but was ineligible from obtaining a federal explosives permit for his business due to a prior violent felony conviction.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Magda Mahmoud Elsagher and her husband, Mohamed Metwalli Elshazli, are each charged with one count of wrongfully obtaining assistance and perjury.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The April 30 date depends on American Airlines obtaining all government approvals and security clearances, the carrier said in a statement on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On Monday, Hunsucker stood quietly as his defense attorney entered his not guilty plea for first-degree murder, insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense in Gaston County, North Carolina.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Clark began to consider the potential of obtaining a fifth year of eligibility prior to this season, a source said.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
There is little comprehensive data on the number of people obtaining secondary passports or opening bank accounts overseas.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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Across his final two collegiate seasons at Houston and LSU, Haulcy totaled 162 tackles, eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and All-SEC recognition in 2025.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ball is under strong consideration for All-NBA honors, entering the conversation thanks to turning in his best season statistically since earning a nod as an All-Star reserve during his second year in the league in 2021-22.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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Seattle's four-game winning streak ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had their five-game winning streak halted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the highest-income households are reaping the biggest gains.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Downtown is reaping the harvest of seeds planted years ago, Taft said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The unofficial queen of the flower crown, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted making her way through the crowd during Coachella 2012.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Expansive subdivision plans and an annexation for a wastewater infrastructure project are moving forward after garnering votes of approval at Crown Point’s April city council meeting.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The documentary follows Christine Marie, a former fundamentalist who became an expert in cults, and her husband, Tolga Katas, embedding themselves among the Samuelite Group with the hopes of garnering evidence to bring to the police.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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Best Amazon Garden and Outdoor Deals Embrace the warmer weather by getting your outdoor space situated.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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The first is that the élite obsession with shaping national politics, and with getting candidates elected, is a distraction.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the photo, Alito has the look of a man attaining his destiny.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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His higher calling hit while attaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering and computer science from the University of Illinois and University of Illinois Chicago, says the 61-year-old pastor.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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