acquired
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The listing noted that the existing property was expanded by DeMille in 1920, when he acquired a neighboring abode that was once home to Charlie Chaplin.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
German media reported that Berlin has acquired the French technology and is testing it.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
After David Ellison acquired Paramount and set his sights on Warner Bros., goodwill has been hard to come by for the studio.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Descendants of Michael P. Hannin, who acquired the quarry in 1931, applied for vested rights in 2018, saying they had long intended to mine and process the lime deposits there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Harry had acquired sixteen cats, but he didn’t take care of them; the most frequent comment that reporters and tourists had upon leaving the lodge was that it stank of cat urine.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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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