Force
Obtain
Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Ruthless Modern Pirates: "Skull And Double Crossbones." Modern day pirates force the Quests to help them obtain sunken treasure.
Source: Western Animation / Jonny Quest - Slowbro got nicknamed as "Funbro" in Generation VI thanks to the discovery that he can obtain a move-set that would force players to be stuck in a never-ending battle.
Source: Ensemble Darkhorse / Pokémon - September 28: Umbrella deploys a mercenary force to Raccoon City, officially to rescue survivors, but actually to obtain combat data.
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