procure
Example Sentences
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To procure such drones, "the organisation employs foreign operatives who covertly purchase components in Europe and export them to Lebanon", prosecutors said.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
But while there are many reasons driving President Trump’s effort to procure the large, sparsely-populated Arctic island, some experts think the benefits of doing so may be exaggerated.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
To make the fakes, sanctioned North Korean companies must procure raw tobacco from around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025
Subsequent Chinese leaders have stepped up spending to procure foreign technology and support indigenous weapons development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
“My girl needs a better weapon than this woeful sword, something more befitting an Attendant. I was hoping we could have your leave to procure some proper weapons for her.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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