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acquisition

[ak-wuh-zish-uhn] / ˌæk wəˈzɪʃ ən /




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He sees additional potential value from Marvell’s engagement with the Trainium 4 project through its co-packaged optics technology that comes from its acquisition of Celestial AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The ex-Hill editor thought the acquisition seemed fitting at first, since the newspaper also aimed for objective, center-leaning D.C. journalism.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

The results include a 27 cents per share boost from acquisition accounting adjustments, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Blackstone in early 2025 completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s in a deal that valued the sandwich chain at around $8 billion, including debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

What he craved was possession and the power it gave him; what he adored was anticipation—the slow acquisition of love, then life, and finally the secrets within.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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