acquiring

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Shortly after they married, King and Kloss became part owners of the Dodgers and the Sparks, acquiring undisclosed minority stakes in the franchises through an invitation from controlling owner Mark Walter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The firm had invested $36.8 million over the years, acquiring more than 15.3 million shares, according to Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Rival Publicis has outspent others, pouring billions into acquiring technology, data, e-commerce and digital consulting firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Fayed bought Harrods in 1985, six years after acquiring the Ritz in Paris.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

In the history of the OASIS, there was no record of any avatar ever acquiring an extra life.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline