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For years, the Pentagon has procured a pittance of missiles, hovering around the minimum sustainment rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

He has procured supplies for the military, the sources said.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2023

The White House says the federal government has procured enough of the two-dose vaccine for all of them.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

Between potential and current negotiations the US has procured 8 vaccines per American citizen, and the EU almost 10 vaccines per person.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2021

What misfortune, or rather what good fortune--what fortunate misfortune has procured us the honour----

From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim