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procure

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


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Developers must procure their own energy resources and fully fund their infrastructure and microgrid costs, among other requirements.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Botched executions have come under scrutiny over the past decade, since a shortage of the drugs used led some states to change the formula, or procure drugs from more questionable sources.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Clinics and medspas, promising people transformational weight loss, have figured out how to procure and sell an experimental drug that hasn’t gotten through the government’s drug approval process, prompting serious safety concerns from authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

“I am not a thief, boy! I am not trying to procure treasures to which I have no right!”

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

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

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

She procures gardening and landscaping clients for her small team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 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

Energy Minister Jean Mathanga said on Monday that more than 23 million litres of petrol and diesel had been procured, with nearly half in transit and some already reaching filling stations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

In addition, the government has procured supplies of protective equipment.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

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

Trefusis, however, had procured a letter from Lord Dunmore which approved my lessons in philosophy and language should continue; and a letter of commission that transferred Bono to my company.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Advocates of this legislation said it would make it easier for the Pentagon to cooperate with Israel on procuring military technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Syrskyi told the BBC that he had "disagreements" with Fedorov because the latter "didn't take into consideration the interests of the army" when procuring weapons and supplies.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

After procuring my press ticket, I waited for the yellow carpet, where I was asked multiple times if I was “part of the influencers group.”

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

The United States also accuses the company of procuring military-related goods from Russia and China.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

It might even be that Dumbledore did not want anything to distract Harry from their lessons, or from procuring that memory from Slughorn.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling


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