procure

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon should use the money to procure systems necessary to support Indo-Pacific Commander Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

In October, Trump and Helsinki announced that the United States coast guard will procure 11 icebreakers.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

I relied on Wolfie to procure reading material for me and I fear that I took over his life, infringing on both his work and pleasure.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela