obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
has obtained
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present perfectof obtain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She has obtained more than 2,200 signatures on an online petition protesting its relocation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Calls will only be permitted if they relate to a contract a person has already entered into or the company has obtained prior consent to be contacted for marketing.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Energy Fuels said it has obtained a $250 million term loan financing commitment from Goldman Sachs to refinance Vac’s existing debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
But even if the Tegna acquisition makes it through the courts, Nexstar may find it has obtained a Pyrrhic victory.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
She will no doubt attempt to pass for a free girl, and it is likely she has obtained a free pass.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
