- present participle of procure.
procuring
Example Sentences
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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
He added that unless the government saw "an absolute dire need", it would not be procuring spot cargoes on the LNG front, which tend to be far more expensive than previously contracted shipments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 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
Imagine that you are a government official charged with procuring the funds to fight one of two proven killers: terrorist attacks and heart disease.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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