obtain
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It said Shi had also used his official position to illegally obtain millions from temple construction projects, as well as offering huge bribes to Chinese officials.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The body must also obtain the right balance of nutrients, especially essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein that the body cannot produce on its own.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
But people harmed by vaccines or treatments covered by an emergency declaration can still obtain government compensation under the Prep Act’s “countermeasure” program.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The parents’ business must also obtain a certificate of eligibility from the department.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
A group of women spoke with Aureliano so that he could obtain the return of their kitchen knives from his father-in-law.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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