as in earning
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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Recent Examples of procuring
The United Nations’ Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Venezuela Gianluca Rampolla said Monday that the Venezuelan government and the UN are procuring 10,000 body bags in anticipation of more deaths.
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Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
That means encouraging private investment, enforcing antitrust laws, maintaining competitive markets and procuring commercial capabilities over building its own.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During that presentation, the council was briefed on a market-participation-with-asset-ownership option for procuring energy for Naperville.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Her calls for help procuring a Jell-O shot turned to asking for a ride home, because her medical conditions prevented her from walking home.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
My leverage pathways try to provide the best angles at procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.
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Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The infantry was also procuring its own anti-tank weapons, like the American M1 Bazooka, the British Boys Anti-Tank Rifle, the Soviet PTRD-41 and PTRS-41, and the German Panzerschreck and Panzerfaust.
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Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
The bags first went viral in March 2024, becoming so popular on social media that procuring one has become increasingly difficult.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
That means encouraging private investment, enforcing antitrust laws, maintaining competitive markets and procuring commercial capabilities over building its own.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During that presentation, the council was briefed on a market-participation-with-asset-ownership option for procuring energy for Naperville.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Her calls for help procuring a Jell-O shot turned to asking for a ride home, because her medical conditions prevented her from walking home.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
My leverage pathways try to provide the best angles at procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.
—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The infantry was also procuring its own anti-tank weapons, like the American M1 Bazooka, the British Boys Anti-Tank Rifle, the Soviet PTRD-41 and PTRS-41, and the German Panzerschreck and Panzerfaust.
—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
The bags first went viral in March 2024, becoming so popular on social media that procuring one has become increasingly difficult.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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Cape Verde then closed the group stage by earning draws against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
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Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
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Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses.
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Manufacturing at Micron’s new $50 billion plant isn’t set to start until next year, but the project is already reaping millions of dollars for Boise.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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The beloved southern elephant seal, Neil the Seal, is back in Tasmania, causing havoc yet again and garnering fans through his antics.
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Each item has a domestic value of 70 percent or more, making the cut based on the FTC’s parameters and garnering an impressive fan club of New Balance loyalists who prefer shopping local.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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