acquisition
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Their extensive instructions included recording anything of natural and cultural interest, communicating the acquisition to the indigenous people along the way, and negotiating terms with these tribes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The company updated its full-year guidance to reflect its acquisition of Exact Sciences, which closed at the end of March.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Ellison’s CinemaCon appearance comes as more than 1,000 Hollywood actors and creatives have signed a letter opposing Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Cornella announced "eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Leo Messi has formalised the acquisition of the club", who are in the fifth tier of Spanish football.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Each step, each acquisition, no matter how small, involves deliberation, consultation with Bengali friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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