The phrase "and secured a bit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to obtaining or achieving a small amount of something, often in a context related to finance, resources, or information.
Example: "After negotiating with the supplier, we managed to lower the costs and secured a bit of extra funding for the project."
Alternatives: "and obtained a small amount" or "and gained a little".
JPMorgan had to be compensated for the toxicity of Bear's books, and shareholders and bondholders were deemed damn lucky to be receiving anything at all.Now, with the financial system rejuvenated in the wake of the Bear deal, with interest rate spreads falling and inflection point calls growing more common, Bear sees an opportunity to rewrite history and secure a bit more for itself.
After stints in Dallas and Montreal, she relocated to New York City in 1954 and soon secured a bit part in a television musical.
Mr. Topalov began to press, pushing his pawns forward in hopes of forcing a weakness in Mr. Kramnik's position, but Mr. Kramnik defended ably and even secured a bit of an advantage when Mr. Topalov became overextended.
Google has secured a bit more buy in from Samsung for a next generation text messaging standard it's long been promoting.
An attack on British banks from a provincial New York regulator has raised suspicions that Wall Street is looking to give the City of London a good kicking now that it's down — and perhaps secure a bit of its international business as well.
The plot of "Merry Wives" is sprung when the debt-ridden Falstaff (Christopher Benjamin) sends identical love letters to two of Windsor's wealthiest matrons, hoping that by wooing and bedding them he might secure a bit of their fortunes for himself.
"could turn to Danny Welbeck or Loic Remy" as they look to secure a bit of cover up front.
All data were saved in an internal database and secured using 128 bit encryption technology.
If we can keep that funding in place and actually secure a little bit more sponsorship to retain some of these boxers - what James is talking about - I really believe that in 2012 we can be the new Cuba.
I've secured quite a bit of press for my company without the help of a publicist or ever sending out an official press release.
