obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
obtaining
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present participleof obtain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Singapore enacted a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act in 2014, but enforcement has been stymied by jurisdictional barriers and challenges obtaining evidence from overseas.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
As I noted earlier, the government initiated the Floris and Benavides case by obtaining such a complaint.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Bushby said only about 15 of the 28 years were spent walking, with struggles obtaining visas, the 2007 global economic crash and Covid blamed for delays.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Even so, it has a major limitation: Most human proteins are so small that obtaining clear images of them remains extremely difficult.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Over the years, we devised many ways of obtaining them, but back then we were not so adept.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
