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obtaining













NOUN
purchasing
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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei complained on Sunday that the process of obtaining visas had delayed his team's arrival by a week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2014 she enrolled at a local university, taking English literature classes and eventually obtaining a master’s degree in creative writing, according to her family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Phil guest conductor while rising to the top rungs of the international orchestral circuit, along with obtaining a commercial flying license and piloting, now and then, for Air France.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The president did not give any further details on the deal, but has insisted any agreement would "absolutely" prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Listen to this: ‘On the west wall will be situated a main gate so that creatures may come and go, obtaining entrance to or exit from the Abbey of Redwall.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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