Example Sentences

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The bank’s internal review found Bodner had obtained preapproval to take a “client” and the client’s boyfriend to dinner at a local deli, but instead held a party at his home for family and friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The tech giant has a 14% stake in Anthropic that cannot surpass 15%, the New York Times reported last year, citing filings it had obtained.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

He admitted police had "obtained information" about where Freeman was hiding, but emphasised that "we can't go into how".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Six months later, 81 had obtained building permits and construction had begun on 30 of those.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Without Leah’s knowledge, Elisha had obtained written permission from Mother to send Maggie to school.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock