acquiring
Example Sentences
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Archer Aviation stock surges after announcing it’s acquiring several of Boeing’s subsidiaries.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Chelsea have spent £1.8bn on acquiring talent since BlueCo took over the club four years ago, comfortably more than any other club in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
And fuel for frustrated baseball fans upset about the Dodgers acquiring another star player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
I’ve also come to understand that some of Miyazaki’s offerings are tastes worth acquiring through a few tries, even for skeptics.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
“You let me come with you, even after acquiring your uncle’s car. And it looks like you’re beginning to forgive Jacqui for...well, for just being Jacqui. You even forgave Kelton after the whole drone thing.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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