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obtain

[uhb-teyn] / əbˈteɪn /


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The body must also obtain the right balance of nutrients, especially essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein that the body cannot produce on its own.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

When Snyder appeared in court Dec. 23, he was released on his own recognizance and ordered to complete a hunter safety course and obtain a hunting permit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, also fought in court to obtain them.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The parents’ business must also obtain a certificate of eligibility from the department.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In any case, she still had to obtain the final two ingredients, which were, of course, the paprika and the cannibal book itself.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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