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acquisition

[ak-wuh-zish-uhn] / ˌæk wəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The acquisition has drawn criticism from across the tech world for the risk of betraying editorial independence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The acquisition has drawn criticism from across the tech world for the risk of betraying editorial independence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She has covered extensively the rise of streaming and subsequent soaring value of music assets, including the catalog acquisition space and new money pouring into the business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Shares of the crypto-focused asset manager plummeted on Wednesday, the stock’s first session on the Nasdaq after closing a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company valued at $1.2 billion in pre-money equity value.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Most of it has been consumed with the acquisition of food.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins