as in to earn
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 procure The licenses will not include rights for former players to appear in sets, though, as Fanatics/Topps would have to procure those separately. —
Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Opposition governors offered important but limited help by producing their own vaccine guidance and procuring their own vaccines. —Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 Over hours of closed-door testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes prior to his guilty plea in 2008 for soliciting prostitution and procuring a minor for prostitution. —Ava Berger, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 That’s because plastic caps, crates, snack bags and containers are becoming more difficult to procure. —Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procure
Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Opposition governors offered important but limited help by producing their own vaccine guidance and procuring their own vaccines. —Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 Over hours of closed-door testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes prior to his guilty plea in 2008 for soliciting prostitution and procuring a minor for prostitution. —Ava Berger, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 That’s because plastic caps, crates, snack bags and containers are becoming more difficult to procure. —Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procure
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McDavid had led a 3-on-1 rush that fizzled out and soon after received Bouchard’s outlet pass, returning the puck to him and earning a secondary assist for the Art Ross Trophy winner’s first point of these playoffs.— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Fedde, who came up with the Nationals and played with them from 2017-22, gave up three runs, one earned, on three hits in 5 2/3 innings.— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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In fact, those who reap the reward of your efforts might demand a repeat.— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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At that time, the government cited the security law, saying that the funds and tools used or intended to be used in committing an offense shall be confiscated, as well as proceeds obtained in the commission of an offense.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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In the letters, Democratic lawmakers lay out a number of concerns about potential consequences of OPM's obtaining detailed medical claims for millions of federal workers.— Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Rakesh expects Dell to gain from higher spending by major cloud service providers (CSPs) and CoreWeave.— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.— Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
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After making the transition from nickel cornerback to safety last season, Smith was among the Bucs’ most productive players on defense, finishing with 100 tackles, two sacks, one interception, 13 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers have yet to lay much groundwork for Florida’s special session on congressional redistricting, which has garnered national attention and is set to begin Monday.— The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Phillip – the only Black woman to helm a primetime news program in the most coveted block of news programming – garners praise for keeping her cool as host amid the show's heated hour-long runtime.— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Five hours before the puck dropped, the get-in price was $239 for a ticket in the top row of the arena.— Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Both Ponds and Glenn were undersized cornerbacks who both love to get physical.— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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