as in earned
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
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Recent Examples of obtained
The British actress, who filed for divorce in October 2023, made the request in a filing Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Investigators then obtained statements and evidence that led to the arrest of Miller.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Morrissey obtained a guilty verdict against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer who loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
According to LinkedIn, a staggering 85% of jobs are obtained through networking.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the photos obtained by TMZ and posted on Thursday, December 19, the former talk show host appeared emotional, shedding tears of joy as her son received his diploma.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like Sale, he was obtained from the Chicago White Sox though not after being on a team who set the MLB-record for losses and similar to Sale he was obtained for prospects with some team control on his contract.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Investigators then obtained statements and evidence that led to the arrest of Miller.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Morrissey obtained a guilty verdict against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer who loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s gun.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
According to LinkedIn, a staggering 85% of jobs are obtained through networking.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the photos obtained by TMZ and posted on Thursday, December 19, the former talk show host appeared emotional, shedding tears of joy as her son received his diploma.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like Sale, he was obtained from the Chicago White Sox though not after being on a team who set the MLB-record for losses and similar to Sale he was obtained for prospects with some team control on his contract.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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Adams then stood over the ball after Bournemouth earned a free kick in the midfield half-space.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In his last fight, Lopez earned a unanimous decision win over Steve Claggett.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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German forces rapidly gained ground.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Capital One stock has gained over 38% year-to-date, as compared to the 23% rise in the S&P 500 over the same period.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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The company also garnered 118 billion DKK in cash flows from operations in the last twelve months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Lively has garnered strong support from It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover, along with a load of Hollywood A-listers, including Amber Heard, Amy Schumer, Paul Feig, Gwyneth Paltrow, her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars and many more.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alternative waste management methods are available but have not attained market dominance.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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It is neither easily attained nor sustained without continual effort.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Jets acquired Rodgers in April 2023, hoping the four-time NFL MVP would elevate a roster with offensive playmakers and a stout defense to Super Bowl contention.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was acquired in the middle of the 2020-21 season from the Brooklyn Nets as part of the blockbuster deal that saw James Harden head east in a trade that included the Houston Rockets.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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