obtains
- present tense form of obtain (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The number of championship rings a player obtains is dependent on teammates and coaching systems.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
But Merz insisted that he still shared Trump's goal of ensuring Iran never obtains an atomic weapon, even if he has criticised the US handling of the conflict.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
To conduct its analysis, ProPublica obtained declination data from the DOJ and the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a center that obtains data through Freedom of Information Act requests.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
But the document leaves the door open to purchases from outside Europe if necessary, as long as Kyiv obtains the approval of the commission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
If she obtains a copy of the exam early—that is, illegitimately—she can prepare them for specific questions.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
