acquired
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The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Recently acquired tax records also show that the university spent $6.1 million to bring in basketball coach Eric Musselman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The auction house told French authorities it had documentation proving the book was acquired from its owner in Russia in 2014/2015.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But he had still acquired a hero’s reputation for bravery and staunch leadership under fire.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing acquired
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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Evolutionary Biology - Adaptation
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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