procure

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Switzerland said it would buy fewer U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets than previously planned, citing rising prices, and added that it might procure one additional air defense system manufactured in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Atkinson said: "Peter Wai was willing to procure or assist in unauthorised checks on the Police National Computer."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The clinic had enough basic medications for three months, and there was funding to procure specialized medicine for patients with complicated illnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Utilities in New Jersey procure power from independent generators and pass on wholesale power prices, along with their costs for transmission and distribution, to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

After her toilette, the proud Madame had gone to the common room and imperiously demanded of a lowly soldier that he go and procure buttered rolls and fresh coffee for her and the children.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood