obtaining
Meaning
of Obtain
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
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Phrases with the word
Examples
Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility.
Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.
Were not this desire of fame very strong, the difficulty of obtaining it, and the danger of losing it when obtained, would be sufficient to deter a man from so vain a pursuit.
The particular thing about science is to combine that [the dreams of obtaining power] with a retreat from the world. Other people want to obtain power by going out into the world, but the scientist really wants to obtain power by retreating from the world.
One who eats the remains of a meal without first obtaining permission.
If you want a certain thing, you must first be a certain person. Once you are that certain person, obtaining that certain thing will no longer be a concern of yours.