garnered

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Incumbent LA mayor Karen Bass garnered enough votes to advance to the general election on Tuesday night.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But she garnered urban legend status for making the call to kill off one major and beloved character.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He garnered 43.7 percent of the vote, compared to 40.9 percent for Cepeda, who had been the favorite.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Almost immediately, he garnered a slew of endorsements from his colleagues in the Legislature — many of whom had won their seats with financial support from Middleton.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

I stepped off the bus in Bluefield to a sea of familiar faces accompanied by applause and cheers, brandishing the surprise medal I had garnered.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam