How to Use procure in a Sentence

procure

verb
Definition of procurenext
Synonyms for procurenext
  • But, in order to procure more saris, Sood has had to get crafty.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • This marks the fourth attempt by the Army to procure a Bradley replacement in the last 20 years.
    — Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 5 July 2023
  • Entire sections of oak and beech forests were cut down to procure enough wood for the job.
    — William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2017
  • But for this weekend, let the hunger games to procure a copy begin.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • And a big part of its viral appeal is the odyssey required to procure it.
    — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 6 Feb. 2020
  • And that a businessman named Max Dunlap procured the men to do the job.
    — AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The text was procured, along with a recent book on the history of the United States.
    — Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 23 May 2024
  • The zoo's groundhog, Gordy died last year, and the zoo has not procured his replacement yet.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Waterfront sites can be hard to procure and can cost up to $60.
    — Dakota Kim, Sunset Magazine, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Hartwig told the bank in the emails that the state treasurer has no duties and isn’t involved in procuring business for the state.
    — Todd Richmond, The Seattle Times, 9 July 2018
  • This is not to say that Adlum did not procure wine from the property.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
  • After that, they will not be allowed to procure any more.
    — oregonlive.com, 6 June 2019
  • Memphis was able to procure a second-round pick and will agree to a buyout for Gasol.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Last week, Collier drove about three hours roundtrip to procure 16 cans of the formula.
    — Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 20 May 2022
  • Drumsticks and thighs are an option for those who can’t procure wings.
    — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Micah has threatened to procure one and park it on a random street.
    — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 19 July 2021
  • By all means, procure a great bottle and wrap it up nicely.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Twice a year, the utilities procure two-year contracts for 25% of the electric load.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Dragon is cheap largely because of the way it was procured.
    — The Economist, 4 June 2020
  • Tanzania was one of the last countries in east Africa to procure vaccines.
    — Priya Sippy, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Despite all the warnings of possible doom procuring old wine at auction, the juice is worth the squeeze.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Recent studies in South Africa show that many of these species are easy to procure and rich in calories.
    — Curtis W. Marean, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2012
  • The war in Ukraine could hinge on whichever side could produce or procure the most heavy artillery.
    — Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Deer hunting provides a chance to get outdoors and procure fresh, wild meat.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Christie Smith, her former cellmate, says Smith paid her to procure drugs.
    — Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2021
  • Between the lines: The Cooks just launched a Kickstarter campaign to help cover the costs of building the new restaurant and procuring an oven.
    — Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 July 2024
  • The crew never procures food overseas to serve on the plane as a safety precaution.
    — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Like Sade, Epstein had hirelings to procure his victims.
    — Mitchell Abidor, The New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2020
  • The duo discussed this specific look only the day before the show, so there wasn’t enough time to procure a brand-new wig.
    — Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The town had recently procured six new banners — three celebrating Juneteenth and three celebrating Pride month.
    — Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024

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