acquisition
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Following a lull in public listings last year, the industry has seen a wave of companies come public in the past few months, mostly through mergers with special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Yadin, Elmorich and Sachs had discussed staging immersive art projects together for years before plans finally aligned with the hospital’s acquisition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
As the Wall Street Journal has noted, an acquisition would come as Cohen looks to increase GameStop’s market valuation to at least $100 billion.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The recent acquisition of an area at Glen Auldyn was similar but "on a massive scale", he explained.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Each step, each acquisition, no matter how small, involves deliberation, consultation with Bengali friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing acquisition
The Giver
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!