- present participle of obtain.
obtaining
Example Sentences
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Until now, these operators "could not be sure of obtaining sufficient network usage rights", it added.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Polestar Chief Executive Michael Lohscheller said in a recent interview that the company was “in good dialogue with authorities” about obtaining an exemption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The makeover began when the Mavericks secured the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite having only a 1.8% chance of obtaining it through the lottery.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Vozinha's mother was not able to attend the Spain match because of the high cost of obtaining a visa to enter the USA but she was present in Miami, and treated to an enthralling display.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The sheer difficulty they had obtaining the information suggested that most investors were simply skipping this stage of their due diligence.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
