procure
Example Sentences
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Councils in Wales procure food for school meals through formal public sector contracts.
From BBC
The letter warns the oil companies that international law could call into question the validity of “agreements procured through the threat or use of force.”
From Barron's
Utilities in New Jersey procure power from independent generators and pass on wholesale power prices, along with their costs for transmission and distribution, to customers.
Nvidia also said it would leverage its financial strength to help procure land and power for the projects.
Prosecutors said the group -- whose initials SS match those of Adolf Hitler's paramilitary organisation the Schutzstaffel -- had procured fatigues, combat helmets, gas masks and bullet-proof vests.
From Barron's
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