acquisition
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"None of our data acquisition programs buy and destroy rare or antiquarian books," they added.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Genco said last month that its advisers were engaging with Diana over its latest acquisition offer, a marked change of tone that suggested a deal could be within reach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Taylor Morrison acquisition was part of that spree.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Charter’s acquisition of Cox, unveiled 15 months ago, will solidify Charter’s status as the nation’s largest cable company, eclipsing Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp., which serves San Francisco and other Northern California communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Each step, each acquisition, no matter how small, involves deliberation, consultation with Bengali friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Both have made acquisitions recently that will help them better cater to home builders and other professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Eaton, a century-old manufacturer of circuit breakers, switchgear and other electrical equipment, has spent $13 billion on acquisitions since 2025, including businesses that have expanded its data-center operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The purchase marks a triumph in the sports realm for Iger, whose strategic moves and bold acquisitions made Disney the envy of the entertainment world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Revenue rose 17% to $3.34 billion from $2.84 billion, driven by growth from acquisitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
With a handshake, Durant gave Howard sole distributorship of Buick as well as GM’s new acquisitions, National and Oldsmobile, for all of the western United States.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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