Definition of acquisitionnext
as in accession
something added to an existing supply every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac

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Recent Examples of acquisition The company lists acquisition benefits including expanding chemical capabilities, strengthening purification solutions and broadening lower-carbon energy pathways. Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Whether the club makes another acquisition before the window closes will say a lot about how the front office views the second half, whether as a chance to compete or a period to build toward 2027. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 For the Heat, a James signing would complete a massive makeover, one that has included the trade acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 The agency did not respond to a question about whether more purchases would follow in the state, though The Washington Post reported earlier in March that ICE was targeting the acquisition of at least three facilities in California. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquisition
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accession
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  • In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.
    Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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“Acquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquisition. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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