procures

present tense third-person singular of procure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of procures Then there’s the hundreds of thousands of views Alcaraz procures from clips and supercuts from some of his most memorable points, remarkable foot speed, and impressive strength. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 Spears allegedly procures the drug during her regular trips to Mexico. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 With the exception of Wallingford, each of the municipal utilities are members of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, a nonprofit that procures electricity on behalf of customers. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026 That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 As Bob throws a tantrum with the resistance’s obstinate operator, Sensei procures a rifle for Bob too. Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025 For a food company that generally procures corn from Iowa, if weather forecasts show a hot, dry summer for that part of the country, yields will be affected. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 These Gilbert pays for and procures. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procures
Verb
  • Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.
    Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out.
    Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Ridesharing and hybrid vehicles Driverless Waymo ridesharing wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Roger Niello The moderate Sacramento Republican wins a caucus vote to become State Senate minority leader.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That can create a period of silence while the debt collector obtains and sends the required information.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The three Bucky Dent pools remain closed while the city addresses the violations and obtains the approvals required to reopen.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That makes the world a more dangerous place, where a mistake by just one actor could ignite a regional firestorm, with a US military weakened by Iran unable to ensure American security.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • His last win came against Sodiq Yusuff in October 2023, and this loss makes four in a row.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Brooks emphasizes that while Black art gains market attention, ownership among Black Americans remains limited due to a lack of knowledge.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Turkey, already a NATO member, gains a larger market for its growing defense industry and additional strategic weight as tensions with Israel rise.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said keeping gas prices low and ensuring Iran never gets a hold of a nuclear weapon are of equal importance to the president.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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