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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

BBC Radio 5 Live has obtained letters and emails to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, about conduct and behaviour during PMQs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Brink’s has obtained $4.5 billion in committed bridge financing from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

NIS has obtained a licence from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control allowing it to continue operations until January 23, as well as a licence to negotiate the sale until March 24.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Lourdes doesn’t know it, but the show has obtained a visa allowing her daughter Belky to come to Miami for a surprise reunion with Lourdes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario