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acquisition

[ak-wuh-zish-uhn] / ˌæk wəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The state of California is leading an effort to prepare a possible lawsuit that could thwart Paramount Skydance Corp.’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The acquisition could also enhance the Philippine-listed port manager’s positioning for the proposed Tecon 10 container-terminal bid at Port of Santos, where it remains a leading contender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The government is squeezing drug companies, insurers, and healthcare providers on prices; the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies has cut plan enrollment; and Merck took a big one-time charge related to an acquisition.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Adding to this, OpenAI last month announced the acquisition of Tomoro as part of a $4 billion push into consulting and engineering External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It is simply a practical and effective one if your goal is the acquisition of new knowledge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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