procure
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In 1972, mysterious mafia members came into the restaurant to ask Tana to procure early-screening tickets for “The Godfather.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Later that month, the Defense Department announced a $9.7 billion blanket purchase agreement with Dell subsidiary Dell Federal Systems to “enable customers to procure Microsoft software licenses, cloud subscriptions and Software Assurance.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Iran also pledged never to produce or procure nuclear weapons.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Iran has agreed to not procure or buy a nuclear weapon, and both sides have agreed to deal with the enriched uranium Tehran already has.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
I relied on Wolfie to procure reading material for me and I fear that I took over his life, infringing on both his work and pleasure.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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A recently launched firm called Litore Partners, run by former Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, says it sources, finances and procures critical mineral supplies for governments and the private sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
In one biblical tale, Jesus procures a large catch of fish, and promises his disciples an abundance of followers when he commands them to be “fishers of men.”
From National Geographic ● Jul. 26, 2023
Dr Chenney, who works at Pure Perfection Clinic in Wrexham, said people still associated cosmetic procures with "overfilled lips" like some celebrities..
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2022
The government's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, which procures the vaccine, has requested 5.5 million doses for delivery this year and the next, the company said.
From Reuters ● Aug. 18, 2022
When Celia procures him a black-and-white-striped paper bag of popcorn, he insists he wants caramel as well, and will not eat it plain.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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It also lends the sandwich the air of something procured from a real cute deli, perhaps one with handwritten menu boards and expensive sparkling water.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Before that, Pelinka hit another home run with Austin Reaves; a four-bagger so deep that Doncic’s undrafted backcourt-mate has now procured the proverbial bag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Congress stipulates in the bill that it wants these items procured under faster and more innovative acquisition processes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Parkes said governments could make a big difference to animal welfare, as well as supporting British farmers, "by insisting that all food procured for places like schools and hospitals is produced to higher-welfare standards".
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
Fujiko cleaned rooms there for three years, until one day Hisao came home with the news that he had procured jobs for them with the National Cannery Company.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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HUD has launched an inspector general investigation of alleged misconduct at the agency and suspended it from procuring federal funds while the investigation is underway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Despite significantly increasing its defense budget, Poland lacks qualified military-industrial workers and has spent billions procuring and producing equipment in South Korea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
The reduction is due to delays in procuring sufficient high-bandwidth memory from suppliers SK Hynix and Micron Technology, he added.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
U.S. companies procuring foreign goods and supplies have to pay more when the domestic currency is worth less.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
It might even be that Dumbledore did not want anything to distract Harry from their lessons, or from procuring that memory from Slughorn.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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