acquired
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The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In 1975, his father acquired the rights to a box seat at the stadium for 99 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The auction house told French authorities it had documentation proving the book was acquired from its owner in Russia in 2014/2015.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
One of its spin-out companies was later acquired by Foundation for part of its core technology.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The ability to make art, in contrast, must have been acquired relatively recently in the course of evolution.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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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