procured

Example Sentences

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According to the military investigator, the suspects are alleged to have procured vehicles, including SUVs, for their operation.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

How items are sold, deals are closed, or inputs are procured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Even without such overt leading of a witness, courts in many places, including Florida, one of America’s leading death penalty states, have questioned “the reliability of statements procured by way of hypnosis.”

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Prosecutors said the group -- whose initials SS match those of Adolf Hitler's paramilitary organisation the Schutzstaffel -- had procured fatigues, combat helmets, gas masks and bullet-proof vests.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“And you procured a small annoying boy to replace her. So I see no point risking further half- bloods on a ridiculous rescue. The possibility is very great that this Annie girl is dead.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan