procure

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Switzerland said it would buy fewer U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets than previously planned, citing rising prices, and added that it might procure one additional air defense system manufactured in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Atkinson said: "Peter Wai was willing to procure or assist in unauthorised checks on the Police National Computer."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The clinic had enough basic medications for three months, and there was funding to procure specialized medicine for patients with complicated illnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

But while there are many reasons driving President Trump’s effort to procure the large, sparsely-populated Arctic island, some experts think the benefits of doing so may be exaggerated.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 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