acquired
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Ben Gilbert is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and the co-founder and co-host of the Acquired podcast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
John: Acquired from France two years ago, it may be dangerous to discount him out of hand.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
This often results in entertaining, informative work: Acquired, a deeply researched show by two starry-eyed tech investors, regularly tops podcast charts with dives into famous companies.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
Acquired businesses Abiomed and Shockwave were also cited as drivers of growth.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Acquired savant syndrome is caused by brain damage.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
Vocabulary lists containing acquired
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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Evolutionary Biology - Adaptation
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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