as in acquisition
the act of obtaining (something)
The museum is touting the procurement of several recently discovered artifacts.
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Recent Examples of procurement
However, most of its new business comes from partnerships with AP and procurement platforms that embed its tech into their systems.
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Ryan Lawler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
One solution lies in government procurement policies.
—Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Federal government procurement may be at an inflection point, thanks to the DOGE effort being spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Autos: After the abrupt resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the automaker's board is considering its head of North American operations and procurement chief as internal candidates, a source tells the Free Press.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Lawler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
One solution lies in government procurement policies.
—Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Federal government procurement may be at an inflection point, thanks to the DOGE effort being spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Autos: After the abrupt resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the automaker's board is considering its head of North American operations and procurement chief as internal candidates, a source tells the Free Press.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
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The steady emergence of first-round pick Xavier Worthy (11 targets each of the last two games) and the healthy return of talented offseason acquisition Hollywood Brown gives Mahomes two more credible weapons alongside Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next Construction is slated to begin in 2025, with preparatory work such as land acquisition and environmental impact assessments already underway.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the legislation would transfer ownership of the land from the federal government to the city, paving the way for eventual development.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the other part of it is that the whole ownership model gave us a ton of flexibility.DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's New Amid escalating tensions with Russia, Finland has seen a surge in weapons training and self-defense initiatives, spurred by its recent accession to NATO.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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William became Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 2023, a fitting role as King Charles named him the Prince of Wales following his accession, the traditional title for the heir to the British throne.Simon Perry, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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