Example Sentences

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Beyond losing work, Iranians in interviews say they are unable to complete ordinary tasks like telling family members where they are, obtaining medical records after doctor visits or updating their car’s software.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Its investigators are obtaining and reviewing police footage, including body-worn video, drone footage and vehicle footage.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

There are also questions about how people are obtaining the peptides they want in a regulatory gray market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives illustrate where criminals in Mexico are obtaining their firepower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

Yesterday we bought 1500lb. of grain, and to-day we are obtaining an even larger supply.

From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)