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acquire

[uh-kwahyuhr] / əˈkwaɪər /


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It introduced some reforms, the main one being a requirement that agencies acquire a warrant when searching 702 material for the exclusive purpose of collecting evidence of a crime.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Find insight on AstraZeneca, Biogen’s deal to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Amazon.com is reportedly in talks to acquire satellite company Globalstar to expand its space-based communications network.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

To acquire Globalstar, either SpaceX and Amazon would likely need to find a way to appease Apple.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

His findings were as follows: That falling bodies acquire speed as they fall.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt