obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
are obtaining
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present progressiveof obtain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Dealers can sell the packages as add-ons for customers as they are obtaining financing for a new vehicle at the point of sale, making already lucrative sales of premium models even more profitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
There are also questions about how people are obtaining the peptides they want in a regulatory gray market.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
The catch is that you’ll need to remember to lift the freeze temporarily if you are obtaining or applying for something that requires a credit check.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024
East Chicago police said they are obtaining an emergency detention order for the teacher from the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
Page 21The Dutch are obtaining so firm a foothold in the Orient that the Spanish commerce is not only much decreased, but is in constant danger from the attacks of the “Dutch pirates.”
