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as in develops
to come to have gradually
from years of working two jobs, he has acquired the ability to get by on only a few hours of sleep a day
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
acquired a reputation for always arriving at his friends' house just as they were sitting down to dinner
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Recent Examples of acquires
Specific employee impact would depend on what entity acquires Chrome, how the divestiture is structured and what strategies the new owner implements.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The question is how an idea acquires such mass.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Buffalo acquires Cooper and a sixth-round pick next year.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition to commissioning short docs, every year Bennett acquires films from various festivals, including Sundance, South by Southwest, and Tribeca.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
The Recorded Music segment acquires sound recording catalogs and discoves recording artists, as well as markets, distributes, sells and licenses the music catalogs.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
But any club that acquires the slick-fielding third baseman would be responsible for the remaining three years and $74 million left on his contract, originally signed with the Colorado Rockies.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The question is how an idea acquires such mass.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Buffalo acquires Cooper and a sixth-round pick next year.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In addition to commissioning short docs, every year Bennett acquires films from various festivals, including Sundance, South by Southwest, and Tribeca.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
The Recorded Music segment acquires sound recording catalogs and discoves recording artists, as well as markets, distributes, sells and licenses the music catalogs.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
But any club that acquires the slick-fielding third baseman would be responsible for the remaining three years and $74 million left on his contract, originally signed with the Colorado Rockies.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that develops from prolonged periods of excessive stress and overwork.Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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But lastly and most importantly, there’s a fourth channel where news is sourced, where the reporter secures information that they’re not supposed to get.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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