OBTAINED in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

obstinate

obstinately

obtain

OBTAINED occurs 6 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... obtained. 12&12 p.181, Tradition Eleven

A worthy charity wants to raise money; forthwith, its letterhead shows the name of every distinguished person whose support can be obtained.

... obtained employment as investigator for a surety ... BB p.2, Bill's Story

I took a night law course, and obtained employment as investigator for a surety company.

... obtained from one's priest, minister, or rabbi. BB p.87, Into Action

Suggestions about these may be obtained from one's priest, minister, or rabbi.

... obtained money from outside sources, its trustees ... 12&12 p.164, Tradition Seven

Foundation obtained money from outside sources, its trustees might be tempted to run things without reference to the wishes of A.A. as a whole.

... obtained permission, have consulted with others, asked ... BB p.80, Into Action

If we have obtained permission, have consulted with others, asked God to help and the drastic step is indicated we must not shrink.

... obtained through all the arts and abilities ... 12&12 p.181, Tradition Eleven

It resulted in more favorable publicity of Alcoholics Anonymous than could possibly have been obtained through all the arts and abilities of A.A.'s best press agents.

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