obtain
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To hold; to keep; to possess.
To get hold of by effort; to gain possession of; to procure; to acquire, in any way.
To become held; to gain or have a firm footing; to be recognized or established; to subsist; to become prevalent or general; to prevail; as, the custom obtains of going to the seashore in summer.
To prevail; to succeed.
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These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
His movie received a good review
I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
This theory still holds
How did you obtain the visa?
Abortion opponents say the existing restrictions protect pregnant women’s health and safety and are prudent, given the gravity of the decision to obtain an abortion.