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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While attending the University of Georgia, Ellie earned a degree in information management systems and Powell a degree in agriculture business.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 May 2025 -
Information submitted anonymously to the hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The Spaniard won 14 of his 22 major titles at Roland Garros.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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With Tiller on board, his OTE team actually won the league crown two years in a row.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Richard accused his daughter of vandalizing his home in 2000 and of making an unauthorized withdrawal from his bank account in 2003, according to call logs and incident reports obtained by the outlet.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Doreen Greenwald, who replaced Reardon as the president of the national union and is a former IRS employee, responded to Bruce’s concerns in an October 2023 letter also obtained by USA TODAY.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Last year, Gmail gained the ability to summarize emails on demand.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Two different quarterbacks threw for touchdowns, while four different skill position players found pay dirt as St. Louis gained over 400 scrimmage yards in the win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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This is for us the first step to make Credor another global luxury watch brand from Japan.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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While working tirelessly to make America great again there is no room for distraction.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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Throughout his career, Wendt garnered hundreds of credits in films, TV shows, and even a few music videos.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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But the unpermitted shelter near E. Colonial Drive and SR 417 garnered 38 code violations resulting in $4 million dollars in fines before the county shut it down in a March 2024 court filing.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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