as in earned
to receive as return for effort
a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues
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Recent Examples of procured
The 700-piece art collection, a mix of works procured at auction and bespoke commissions.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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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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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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In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Odyssey will mark Nolan's follow-up to Oppenheimer, his biopic about the father of the atomic bomb, which won seven Oscars (including Best Picture) and grossed nearly $1 billion at the worldwide box office.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 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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Seattle gained 1 yard across the next two plays before Jason Myers missed a 60-yard field goal attempt short.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to LinkedIn, a staggering 85% of jobs are obtained through networking.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 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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Butterflies made a historic trans-Atlantic flight, an Antarctic penguin made a surprise appearance on a sandy beach, and a gray whale traveled thousands of miles from home.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 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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Joshi's July 2023 exchange represented one of the climate confrontations, but other disruptions garnered traction as well.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees acquired the right-handed Beeter, 26, in the August 2022 trade that sent struggling slugger Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Pittsburgh hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to play quarterback and drafted three offensive linemen in the first four rounds, big things were predicted for the run game.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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