obtain
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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
But people harmed by vaccines or treatments covered by an emergency declaration can still obtain government compensation under the Prep Act’s “countermeasure” program.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The parents’ business must also obtain a certificate of eligibility from the department.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Built in 1891, the West Virginia Colored Institute provided hope to many of our state’s Negro citizens as we fought to obtain an education.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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