acquired
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In 1975, his father acquired the rights to a box seat at the stadium for 99 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Tortorella’s an acquired taste—he can be tetchy, and the NHL isn’t always thrilled—but he and the Knights have been a temperamental match.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
A world-famous pottery firm says it has been acquired by a group of investors following the closure of its parent firm.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“It’s an acquired taste,” Mr. Patterson said, taking back his can.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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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