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acquire

[uh-kwahyuhr] / əˈkwaɪər /


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Primarily, “it’s a great way for us to acquire customers,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The bank highlights Newmont, Agnico Eagle and Barrick as having the balance sheet and size to acquire Northern Star whole, should the entire company be sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Each firm had to acquire a regulated futures exchange and develop a brand new offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Beacon Software, an AI holding company, raised a $225 million Series C round to acquire software companies and enhance its AI operating system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She’d had to visit three different outfitters to acquire them.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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