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acquisition

[ak-wuh-zish-uhn] / ˌæk wəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The Ellison family recently shed its movie theater chain, which it picked up as part of the Paramount acquisition, to clear the way for the Warner deal.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

"It showed a level of market sophistication that almost no other issuer has," Kerr said of the Cursor acquisition.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Investors might see impressive investment-banking revenue numbers this earnings season with such high levels of merger and acquisition activity, as well as initial public offerings.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

I know it’s still murky, but what is the current state of the acquisition of Infowars?

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

He makes the acquisition of knowledge feel like a secret, beautiful thing, and an ancient thing.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Despite the beats, the company said it still expects 2026 organic revenue, which excludes acquisitions, to increase between 2% and 4% and core EPS to rise between 4% and 6%.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

“These acquisitions also allow us to accelerate the execution of our business plan, significantly strengthening profitability while expanding our presence in a fast-growing market,” Folgiero said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

The drugmaker sees gaps in its portfolio and has the financial means to fill them, its chief business officer said, signaling more deals are to come after this week’s pair of acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Kroger said the deal is consistent with its approach to capital allocation and its focus on acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Just like algebra and calculus, these tools and these values represent acquisitions which are too powerful to be discarded, and which remain not as museum pieces but are in constant use.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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