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
For this exhibition, the museum acquired Guthrie’s C.F.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Nestlé acquired a majority stake in Oakland, Calif.–based Blue Bottle Coffee for $425 million in 2017.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A world-famous pottery firm says it has been acquired by a group of investors following the closure of its parent firm.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
C.C. bowed her head and shook it slowly in a disappointed manner that put Duane’s newly acquired relief into question.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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