obtained
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We obtained co-ordinates from an intelligence source for multiple locations US authorities suspected he could have been held at, and searched for him for more than a month, but found no sign of him.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
A related study subsequently reported pearled axons in human cortical tissue obtained during epilepsy surgery.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some Western growers believe Chinese growers have been mixing illicitly obtained protected varieties with other blueberry plants, making it harder to enforce intellectual-property claims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
While in custody, he obtained a master’s degree and completed multiple self-help programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Without Leah’s knowledge, Elisha had obtained written permission from Mother to send Maggie to school.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
