acquiring
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After acquiring Twitter and taking it private in 2022, Musk renamed the social-media platform “X.”
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
But a percentage of every ticket purchased still goes back to Angel Studios, and that money could very well fund the cost of acquiring and distributing another “Sound of Freedom.”
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The company said this was due to transaction costs from acquiring Purell-maker Gojo along with long-term investments.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Amazon is also ramping up in the commercial space race, acquiring satellite operator Globalstar for nearly $11 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
An affable Victorian gentleman, Franklin was said to be a good-natured bumbler, dogged and clueless, with the naive ideals of a child and a disdain for acquiring backcountry skills.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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