obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
obtained
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past participleof obtain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof obtain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
obtainverb (used with object)to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
Example Sentences
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The romp abruptly ended at the Boise airport when Love and Chan were removed from a white sports car by federal agents, according to a video obtained by TMZ.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
It has obtained other findings critical of the cleanup through Freedom of Information Act requests and other whistleblowers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“We were very warmly received,” Kao reported to his colleagues in an email obtained by the FBI.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The 33-year-old is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022, when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
It is probable that Meriadoc obtained assistance and information from Rivendell, which he visited more than once.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
