as in accession
something added to an existing supply
moving required that we sort through the mountain of obtainments that comes from living in the same house for 30 years
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King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025 -
King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies’ bullpen, after a summer of struggles, was rejuvenated with the addition of Robertson and the acquisition of closer Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Obtainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtainment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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