as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues
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The couple’s announcement came with a carousel of more than a dozen baby-bump photos that earned kudos and compliments from other wives on the team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025 -
Cities are not required to assist with federal immigration law, but actively obstructing it could earn Mamdani federal charges.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But Penn State, which licenses intellectual property to create vintage and throwback apparel, won.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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In its place, graduate students can obtain Stafford loans of up to $20,500 per year ($50,000 per year for qualifying law and medical students).—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Bemberg is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and RCS certified and has obtained the the ISO 14001 certification.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Cybercriminals often exploit outdated software to gain access.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Since its initial launch in mid-2022, passkey technology has led a relatively quiet existence without garnering much attention.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The new burger has garnered fans in Seattle, Miami, and Chicago, and the chain officially added it to its nationwide menu on June 26.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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