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procure

[proh-kyoor, pruh-] / proʊˈkjʊər, prə- /


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However, while its sanctions announced on Monday targeted some Chinese entities accused of helping Tehran procure "critical technology", Washington has so far held back from punishing major Chinese financial institutions.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The U.S. sanctioned more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the world that enable the regime to procure nuclear and missile technology, earn revenue from oil and carry out cyber operations, Bessent said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Bessent said the U.S. was sanctioning more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the world that enable the regime to procure nuclear and missile technology, collect oil revenue and carry out cyber operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

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

“The Night Zoo’s newest attraction, which I can procure for you.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

The company’s IPO filing includes a lengthy warning that it procures nearly all of its necessary services and components on a purchase-order basis without long-term agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

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

“Knights of the Zodiac,” a 2023 live-action reimagining of Masami Kurumada’s revered manga “Saint Seiya” and an anime series, procures plenty of recognizable elements from the original iterations.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2023

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

Syria also procured large amounts of graphite needed to keep the nuclear reactions in the reactor steady.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

He asked them where they procured the redwood to renovate their shingle roof and the trio spent the rest of the morning excitedly discussing restoration techniques and comparing notes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

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

Monitoring Analytics, PJM’s independent market monitor, is calling for new data-center load to be removed from the capacity market and procured separately.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

They said he had procured a wand of immense power.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Jatin Bains, the founder and CEO of Space-Eyes, said Eric Trump wouldn’t be involved in procuring or negotiating any U.S. government contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Working with its partners, ESA was responsible for developing and qualifying the Ariane 5 adaptations needed for the Webb mission and for procuring the launch service from Arianespace.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

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

Firmus partnered with Nvidia for an eight-year deal to build a 360 megawatt AI facility, procuring up to 170,000 GPUs.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

“Oh! my dear, we cannot begin too early; you are not aware of the difficulty of procuring exactly the desirable thing.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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