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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Recent Examples of obtain
The Charlotte Observer obtained the letter via a public records request.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
In order to vote yes to confirm Kennedy, Cassidy obtained several promises.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2025
Passes can be obtained daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
In order to vote yes to confirm Kennedy, Cassidy obtained several promises.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2025
Passes can be obtained daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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Nina O’Brien, with an eighth-place run on Friday, also earned a top-10 finish for the U.S. team.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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In part, that’s because earning a spot can make the difference between a restaurant staying afloat or not.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Democrats gained 40 seats in the House, flipping control of the chamber, and captured seven governorships.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The quarter-century movement to establish year-round men’s collegiate soccer has gained new momentum in the past year, with the U.S. Soccer Federation having discussed with the Big Ten and ACC ways to launch a pilot program.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, and gave one of the night’s most passionate and powerful speeches.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Davis' attorney had also previously offered to provide additional financial records to prove that Davis and the music record executive aren't planning to reap profits from the sale of Davis' life story and that the money was legally obtained.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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More games will be aired nationally — although Dolan has criticized the deal — meaning regional sports networks will have smaller packages, but teams will reap those fees and fans will have broader access to games.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The post has since garnered 1.9 million views and 74,000 likes as of Sunday afternoon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their work, both in partnership and as independent artists, has garnered critical acclaim in the flamenco world and beyond.—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Joel Embiid is reportedly getting some opinions on what to do next with his knee, and Philly is using this opportunity to tank hard.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Dylan Mulvaney, as usual, is making the most of the moment.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Seurat argued that the group, despite its battered state, may opt to pursue further military pressure to attain its goals.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Displaying remarkable consistency in a spotlight event, McClung is one of 28 dunkers in event history to attain a perfect score of 50.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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