as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues
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Recent Examples of procure
As the work is winding down, Lois mans a makeshift grill or outdoor oven and prepares dinner, often incorporating produce procured on-site.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
During that presentation, the council was briefed on a market-participation-with-asset-ownership option for procuring energy for Naperville.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The stickers depicting players and teams in the World Cup have been around since 1970, when four Italian brothers paid $1,000 to procure the rights to produce the images.
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Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
During that presentation, the council was briefed on a market-participation-with-asset-ownership option for procuring energy for Naperville.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The stickers depicting players and teams in the World Cup have been around since 1970, when four Italian brothers paid $1,000 to procure the rights to produce the images.
—
Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
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Pediatric surgeons earn $450,810 a year, on average, as of 2024, according to federal data.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical ways companies can reduce e-waste—and reap business benefits—through smarter operational decisions and more intentional technology management.
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But to reap the benefits of Florida’s low taxes, someone typically has to spend more than half the year in the state.
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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The Hawks own the eighth overall pick, which would be challenging for the Pacers to obtain.
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Information developed during that case led Hernando County investigators to obtain a search warrant for property connected to the Mansfield family, where four bodies were discovered in the early 1980s.
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.
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Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
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The beloved southern elephant seal, Neil the Seal, is back in Tasmania, causing havoc yet again and garnering fans through his antics.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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