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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This comes as files containing witness statements with damaging testimony against Gaetz were hacked on Monday, according to an email obtained by the USA TODAY Network.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
After serving in the U.S. Air Force and obtaining two university degrees, Baker embarked on a career as a painter, curator and educator.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The New York Times has obtained a document showing payments from Gaetz to women.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The police report, which was first obtained and made public by Mediaite.com on Wednesday, Nov. 20, reveals contrasting accounts of the actions of Hegseth and the woman involved in the incident.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
After serving in the U.S. Air Force and obtaining two university degrees, Baker embarked on a career as a painter, curator and educator.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The New York Times has obtained a document showing payments from Gaetz to women.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The police report, which was first obtained and made public by Mediaite.com on Wednesday, Nov. 20, reveals contrasting accounts of the actions of Hegseth and the woman involved in the incident.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Adidas had sought $7 million in profits — the amount the company alleged that the designer earned from selling four-striped apparel and footwear.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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In an age when more and more games have taken on the continual live-service model, only so many can gain traction (some only last a few days).Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Here were some clear trends: Democrats lost ground with voters under 30 in nearly every swing state – with the exception of Georgia, where Harris gained slightly, and Arizona, where support was the same.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Electrified vehicles continue to win plaudits, as two of the nine finalists are powered purely by electricity and seven either offer hybrid versions or are built only in hybrid gasoline-electric form.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Park’s also appeared in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, but is perhaps most widely known for his long-running, two-time Emmy winning role on the CBS soap As The World Turns.Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Preferences do not develop in isolation of consistent marketing and promotion, and the NWSL is reaping the benefits of these efforts.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception, the brand has garnered a strong celebrity fanbase, including Hailey and Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, Taylor Swift, Emily Ratajkowski, and Lily James.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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In fact, in 2023 Sephora dethroned Ulta for the first time as Gen Z’s number-one beauty retailer of choice, according to Piper Sandler’s semiannual Taking Stock With Teens Survey, nabbing 37 percent of share while Ulta garnered 32 percent — a 10 percent drop versus 2022.Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Its compatibility with major video communication software makes the preparation phase much easier.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Well, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving every year, my mom makes turkey tetrazzini, a casserole consisting of leftover turkey and a sherry-spiked béchamel sauce loaded with mushrooms, peas, and cheddar.Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2024
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Tether has been steadily plodding up all year, now at the highest market cap that it's ever attained.Brady Dale, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Related article Ancient swimming ‘taco’ had ‘bug jaws,’ new fossils show This finding suggests that Arthropleura attained peak segmentation as an adult, rather than at birth.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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