Examples of 'was able to secure' in a sentence

Meaning of "was able to secure"

This phrase means that someone succeeded in obtaining or acquiring something through effort, negotiation, or action. It implies that the person faced challenges or obstacles but ultimately managed to achieve their objective or goal

How to use "was able to secure" in a sentence

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was able to secure
The town was able to secure complete independence.
It was stolen before our inspection team was able to secure it.
Chowdhury still was able to secure an election win.
Was able to secure the Balkan provinces against Gothic raids for some time to come.
He fought for the freedom of the natives and was able to secure their rights.
Léger was able to secure himself a transfer.
She spent time on the streets herself before she was able to secure an apartment.
It was able to secure the eastern border again.
He was the biggest reason she was able to secure a contract with Pabst.
I was able to secure three visas for your contact.
It took months of planning but I was able to secure a sample of the chemo virus.
I was able to secure the customer database from a company.
Several of the races where cancelled but Tio was able to secure a silver medal.
No political party was able to secure a viable parliamentary majority.
Additionally, the movie received several awards nominations and was able to secure a few wins.

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The general was able to secure a concession.
Not bothered by the slippery conditions, Chris was able to secure second place.
He also was able to secure a military alliance.
Because of your customer service I was able to secure my present home.
Akira was able to secure a scholarship to.
Near the end of the first round I was able to secure an armbar.
I was able to secure it in five degrees.
I arrived a little early, so was able to secure a table.
Wollaston was able to secure his release after ten months.
He was tried and imprisoned, but was able to secure his release.
He was able to secure very good.
This unbelieving, conniving servant was able to secure his future.
Catillaz was able to secure a green card for her.
With access to the sea largely unfettered, he was able to secure supplies and reinforcements.
Keighley was able to secure space for hosting the live event.
Caesar 's strategy was effective, as he was able to secure the eastern border of Gaul.
Wilkinson was able to secure passage of a constitutional amendment allowing a state lottery.
With the Manual as a guide, he was able to secure his own release.
Michael was able to secure a job with a rival housing company almost immediately.
However, Silva struggled before she was able to secure a recording contract.
He was able to secure the services of trained coastal gunners to man his artillery.
However, the production team was able to secure permission to use it for a day.
He was able to secure recognition from the state of Maine.
She was helped by her father, who was able to secure a more lucrative position again.
Lėger was able to secure himself a transfer to serve his time in his country.
Thanks to their connections to Cinderella, the band was able to secure a major recording contract.
Léger was able to secure himself a transfer to serve his time in his country.
Eventually, however, the theatre director Karlheinz Martin was able to secure his release.
Or perhaps she was able to secure a babysitter so she can visit her friends.
He was called " Fortunatus ", as he was able to secure Delmenhorst.
He was able to secure a loan for first time farmers from USDA.
With her influence, the club was able to secure bank loans and finance services.
I was able to secure additional warm clothing and some Polish army boots.
Thanks to that, Theo was able to secure a peaceful space.
I was able to secure his help through a grant from the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial.

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