acquiring
Example Sentences
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Shortly after they married, King and Kloss became part owners of the Dodgers and the Sparks, acquiring undisclosed minority stakes in the franchises through an invitation from controlling owner Mark Walter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The Luxembourg-based steelmaker said Tuesday that it sold around 23.9 million shares in Vallourec—equivalent to 10% of its outstanding share capital—after acquiring the stake in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The company is building a U.S. rare earth supply chain, acquiring new assets and securing financing for its Texas mine.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The venture is acquiring the catalog from alternative asset manager Blackstone.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Ever since acquiring Holton’s drugstore, he had been interested in the undeveloped land across the street.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
