obtain

Example Sentences

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The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until it was reported by a German newspaper last week.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In order to obtain a warrant to obtain a blood draw, the officer “falsely claimed that Senator Cervantes had an unsteady gait, slurred speech, and an appearance of drowsiness,” the complaint alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

What should AI companies do to obtain material to feed their models?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It said the investigation concerns "instigation of breach of trust, computer fraud and false attestation with the intent to obtain for another an unlawful benefit."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There were some plants that Ultima could not obtain on the llano or the river, but many people came to seek cures from her and they brought in exchange other herbs and roots.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya