obtain

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And as of April 2, visitors from 50 countries are being required to post a bond of between $5,000-$15,000 to obtain B1/B2 business or tourism visas, according to the State Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Iran’s highly enriched uranium could be blended down and then stored at this bank, which provides nations with a way to obtain fuel for nuclear power plants if their supply is disrupted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

These laws usually require proof of citizenship in the form of a passport or birth certificate — documents that are difficult for many Americans to access or obtain.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

A day later, during a meeting with our undercover reporter, Tanisa appeared confident that these changes would not make it any harder to obtain asylum on the basis of fabricated evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Prosecutors gave Bryan Burkhart immunity, believing that it was necessary to obtain Morrison’s conviction.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann