obtain

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Astronomers have obtained remarkably detailed images of two stellar explosions -- called novae -- just days after they began.

From Science Daily

Top fire commanders soon made plans to finish mopping up the scene and to leave with their equipment, according to text messages obtained by The Times through a state Public Records Act request.

From Los Angeles Times

His first conviction happened in Sheffield in 1973 for obtaining money by deception.

From BBC

The law requires creators that make content for children under 13 to notify parents and obtain their consent before gathering personal information.

From BBC

On Tuesday, people queued outside the Bulgarian National Bank and several currency exchange offices in the capital Sofia to obtain euros, an AFP journalist observed.

From Barron's