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acquisitive

[uh-kwiz-i-tiv] / əˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv /


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The former was purpose-driven, with check boxes next to each book; the latter, pure fantasy that was much more inspirational than acquisitive.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Investors displeased with Apple’s slow AI momentum have long speculated that it could finally become acquisitive.

From MarketWatch May 1, 2026

But Big Pharma has been acquisitive lately, as it seeks to stock its pipeline with developmental drugs aimed at growing market categories.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

QXO QXO -0.43%decrease; red down pointing triangle agreed to buy closely held building materials distributor Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion in cash and stock, continuing its rapid acquisitive expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

For an acquisitive society, were awfully careless about possessives.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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