procure

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon should use the money to procure systems necessary to support Indo-Pacific Commander Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

To procure such drones, "the organisation employs foreign operatives who covertly purchase components in Europe and export them to Lebanon", prosecutors said.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Subsequent Chinese leaders have stepped up spending to procure foreign technology and support indigenous weapons development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“My girl needs a better weapon than this woeful sword, something more befitting an Attendant. I was hoping we could have your leave to procure some proper weapons for her.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland