as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
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According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report, Lopez received the photo on his personal cellphone from one of his majors, who initially obtained it from a captain present at the scene in St. Cloud where Madeline’s body was found.
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Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Footage of Pieces of Wall Being Moved Video footage obtained by The Daily Wire showed sheets of the border wall being towed away close to Tucson, headed to the surplus government equipment auction marketplace GovPlanet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal
Lawmakers agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
In legal filings obtained by the Art Newspaper, Christie’s alleges that Antivari was the winning bidder of Jean Siméon Chardin 1760 masterpiece Cut Melon, which sold for $28 million, on an estimate of $8.4 million to $12.6 million.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Footage of Pieces of Wall Being Moved Video footage obtained by The Daily Wire showed sheets of the border wall being towed away close to Tucson, headed to the surplus government equipment auction marketplace GovPlanet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal
Lawmakers agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
In legal filings obtained by the Art Newspaper, Christie’s alleges that Antivari was the winning bidder of Jean Siméon Chardin 1760 masterpiece Cut Melon, which sold for $28 million, on an estimate of $8.4 million to $12.6 million.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications.Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Under the terms of the deal, the company will gain the exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Chinese drugmaker Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co.’s HS-10535, an experimental oral drug that targets the receptors for GLP-1, Merck said in a statement Wednesday.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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His soaring rhetoric about a world free of nuclear weapons had helped win him the Nobel Peace Prize, and his views had bipartisan support.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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The former Offensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro receiver is within reach of winning the triple crown for the first time since Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp did it in 2021.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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As a result, CEOs may reap substantial rewards even when their companies' performance is merely average or even below par compared to their industry peers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Apply before bed to reap the benefits of silky, stronger lashes.Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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But some analysts saw his announcement about the French troop withdrawal as an attempt to garner support from a public that has become increasingly critical of the French military presence, which is seen as a violation of sovereignty.Ruth Maclean, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Resolutions opposing workplace diversity programs garnered support from less than 2% of shareholders, on average; those favoring such programs received support from an average of 21% of shareholders, however.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The video showed that the girl tried to get Witcher's attention to go to the bathroom but when Witcher finally checked on her two hours later, the child had urinated on herself, the document said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The screen was the only solution to make this accessible for the customer.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Johnson will charge just under $2.1 million to the Pacers salary ledger if his contract becomes fully guaranteed, and the Pacers have until early January to make that decision.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nebraska snapped it to attain bowl eligibility with its sixth win of the season, 44-25 against Wisconsin on Nov. 23.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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