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procure

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


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The refiners still in operation are racing to supply a market in dire need of diesel, which powers all manner of heavy-duty vehicles and machinery, while also scrambling to procure enough crude shipments to process.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

However, Israel's ministry of foreign affairs announced in May, external that it would procure another F-35 squadron.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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

California law already bans a practice known as capping, in which non-attorneys directly solicit or procure clients to sign up for lawsuits with a law firm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

All we need do is procure a sample of, say, Phobos or a comet and examine its magnesium isotopes.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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

“Knights of the Zodiac,” a 2023 live-action reimagining of Masami Kurumada’s revered manga “Saint Seiya” and an anime series, procures plenty of recognizable elements from the original iterations.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2023

Dr Chenney, who works at Pure Perfection Clinic in Wrexham, said people still associated cosmetic procures with "overfilled lips" like some celebrities..

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 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

“It was like a reality show all weekend,” said Mitchell, who procured the jet for McHale through family connections.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

It also lends the sandwich the air of something procured from a real cute deli, perhaps one with handwritten menu boards and expensive sparkling water.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Once procured, the infants were taken to a house in Pontianak where they were taken care of by hired nannies.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Before that, Pelinka hit another home run with Austin Reaves; a four-bagger so deep that Doncic’s undrafted backcourt-mate has now procured the proverbial bag.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

“Come,” he said at last, “tell me of London and of the house which you have procured for me.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Working with its partners, ESA was responsible for developing and qualifying the Ariane 5 adaptations needed for the Webb mission and for procuring the launch service from Arianespace.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

Cady turns their lives into a trap of paranoia and, indeed, fear, while procuring plausible deniability to avoid consequences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

A report prepared for Whitby councillors ahead of a debate on the issue in March cited "ethical and legal challenges" of procuring a new set of real whale bones.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

The agreement includes procuring up to 170,000 Nvidia graphic processing units through 2027 and 2028.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

The Cherokee have most extensively studied the Wampus Cat, with whom they share their native region, and only they have ever succeeded in procuring Wampus Cat hair for use as a wand core.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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