obtain

Example Sentences

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He said that he’d been referred to her by a bishop with Catholic Charities and that he’d help her obtain immigration papers.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Scientists have been searching for alternatives that are easier to obtain and more sustainable.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

But "even when they obtain it, the IRGC's 'mosquito fleet' can emerge to block their way," Scalabre says.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Roy, 34, has promised to place a heavy emphasis on the legal process known as diversion, which allows defendants to avoid incarceration and instead obtain court-supervised social services, such as anger management or addiction counseling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Maybe he would have another vision, and somehow obtain an answer.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich