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How to Use "Obtain" with Example Sentences

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obtain (v): to get something

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Used with verbs:

"I need to obtain funding."
(need, failed)

Used with nouns:

"We obtained a conviction."
(conviction, sample, signature)

"She obtained a great education."
(education)

"The police obtained a confession."
(confession, copy, recording, specimen)

"She obtained her degree last year."
(degree, license, doctorate, driver's license)

"How can I obtain a visa?"
(visa, passport, abortion)

"I finally obtained consent."
(consent, information, funding, verification)

"He wasn't able to obtain employment."
(employment, coverage, recognition, help)

"We obtained evidence."
(evidence)

Used with adverbs:

"She illegally obtained a credit card."
(illegally, unlawfully, fraudulently)

"They recently obtained a marriage license."
(recently)

Used with prepositions:

"This was obtained by force."
(by)

"I obtained a copy from her."
(from)

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