obtaining

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The actual cost of obtaining new coverage depends heavily on factors such as age, health and smoking history, as well as other underwriting considerations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

As previously noted, this demand was primarily aimed at obtaining legislative language that would allow the White House to go around a court ruling that is blocking ballroom construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

The neutrons in turn would act upon a secondary target; obtaining the end product one sought was merely a matter of selecting the right secondary target.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik