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 focus on Apollo shows how the recent release of a trove of Epstein documents is raising new questions about his ties to powerful figures on Wall Street and across Corporate America long after his 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Epstein was convicted in Florida state court in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The service anticipates procuring up to 300 missiles annually and aims to field the system within two years of contract award.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor, who had a longtime friendship with Epstein and maintained contact with him after his 2008 conviction of procuring a child for prostitution, has previously apologized and denied any wrongdoing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Wexner cut off ties with Epstein shortly before the latter was convicted of procuring a minor for prostitution in 2008 and served 13 months.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trips were taken prior to Epstein’s 2008 conviction of soliciting and procuring a girl for prostitution.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Many maintained contact with him even after his conviction in 2008 for soliciting a prostitute and procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Khanna described his public naming of the six men as part of a broader push to scrutinize wealthy and powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Epstein was convicted in Florida state court in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The service anticipates procuring up to 300 missiles annually and aims to field the system within two years of contract award.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor, who had a longtime friendship with Epstein and maintained contact with him after his 2008 conviction of procuring a child for prostitution, has previously apologized and denied any wrongdoing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Wexner cut off ties with Epstein shortly before the latter was convicted of procuring a minor for prostitution in 2008 and served 13 months.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trips were taken prior to Epstein’s 2008 conviction of soliciting and procuring a girl for prostitution.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Many maintained contact with him even after his conviction in 2008 for soliciting a prostitute and procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Khanna described his public naming of the six men as part of a broader push to scrutinize wealthy and powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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The announcement adds to a slate of MileagePlus changes that tie perks and earning power to credit-card relationships.—
Sri Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football team gaining attention for its success this year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Nearly a decade after being proposed, Leander's Northline project to give the city a downtown area is gaining momentum.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Relying on a single breakfast option too often can crowd out dietary variety, which is important for obtaining a broad range of nutrients.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some individuals have successfully transitioned into business ownership by obtaining their LLCs while simultaneously strengthening their mental health and reintegrating into the community in a more positive manner.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of early innovators reaping monopoly pricing power until rivals erode that lead, fierce competition among large language model developers has driven their prices toward zero for end-users.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the 19th century, the United States took the island by force and set up its own lucrative sugar colony, with mainland corporations controlling a significant share of production and reaping massive profits.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Other beauty gurus like Jackie Aina, Aaliyah Jay, Manny MUA, Amrezy, NikkiTutorials, Patrick Starrr, MakeupShayla, and Alissa Ashley, among others, were making waves online and earning their audiences' trust.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Garland and Boyle also have devoted time and effort to character psychology, to making the members of the Icarus’ crew into recognizable people and not Hollywood stick figures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The study was covered fairly widely within the crypto space, garnering links in Coinbase, Cointelegraph, and other outlets.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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American Girl is announcing a new collection of its classic dolls, and the release is garnering reactions from fans online.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, when Ilana is undressing, the camera is fixed on Dana being mindful to give her privacy even in their close proximity — an out of focus glimpse of Ilana’s bare backside comes only when getting a reaction of Emma taking in the weight of the moment.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, getting another gold medal for her, so happy for her.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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