obtain
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Guns are tightly regulated in Connecticut, where buyers must first obtain a permit.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
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
However, the Family Court has recently opened up its workings to journalists, and the BBC has been able to obtain a High Court order to tell her story.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When genuine art materials were difficult to obtain during World War II, he used children’s wax crayons.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Only seven more of their avatars managed to obtain the Jade Key that day.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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