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NOUN
purchasing
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The actual cost of obtaining new coverage depends heavily on factors such as age, health and smoking history, as well as other underwriting considerations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Surrey Police said it had received reports and was reviewing the incident, including obtaining any relevant footage.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In its analysis, JP Morgan noted that delays in obtaining gas turbines and electrical transformers have contributed to the creep-up in data-center delays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Phil guest conductor while rising to the top rungs of the international orchestral circuit, along with obtaining a commercial flying license and piloting, now and then, for Air France.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

So the trader was obtaining wild monkeys from the Sese Islands, and if the animals proved to be sick, he was releasing them again on another island somewhere near Entebbe.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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