acquired

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Nile plans to revamp the acquired channels, which have 40 million followers, to promote new brands co-founded with celebrities and influencers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Tensions over the rising rights fees are growing as the NFL has the right to open up the deal with Paramount, because the company underwent an ownership change last year when acquired by Skydance Media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Ellison’s Skydance Media acquired Paramount and then pulled off a stunning $111-billion deal to buy Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

However, the company said Monday it had acquired 4,871 bitcoins for about $330 million in the five days ended April 5.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

For friendships acquired by a price and not by greatness and nobility of spirit are purchased but are not owned, and at the proper time cannot be spent.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli