- present participle of obtain.
obtaining
Example Sentences
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The results show that arm position makes a "huge difference" in obtaining an accurate blood pressure measurement, according to Tammy Brady, M.D.,
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
The legislation followed growing complaints that brokers were obtaining reservations at Los Angeles municipal courses and reselling them, often advertising slots through social media, including the Korean messaging app KakaoTalk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Wahba says obtaining licences to work with Schedule 1 substances can significantly delay studies.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Businesses are taking different approaches to obtaining air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Though hawking had a practical purpose — obtaining meat for the table — this was perhaps less important than the excitement and prestige the sport provided.
From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz
