as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena
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Recent Examples of acquirement
The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
22 Jan. 2026
While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed Drake’s acquirement, notably fans have long desired the ability to curate their own radio stations within the GTA universe.
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Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
Psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune.
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USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn.
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Lia Russell,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2023
Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating.
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Olivia Avitt,
Peoplemag,
24 May 2023
The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast.
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Tandra Smith | [email protected],
al,
3 May 2021
The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones.
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Bianca Betancourt,
Harper's BAZAAR,
29 July 2020
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
22 Jan. 2026
While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed Drake’s acquirement, notably fans have long desired the ability to curate their own radio stations within the GTA universe.
—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
Psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune.
—
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn.
—
Lia Russell,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2023
Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating.
—
Olivia Avitt,
Peoplemag,
24 May 2023
The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast.
—
Tandra Smith | [email protected],
al,
3 May 2021
The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones.
—
Bianca Betancourt,
Harper's BAZAAR,
29 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquirement
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The writer and director, whose credits include features The Housemaid and Bridesmaids and numerous TV series, made the remarks in accepting a career achievement award at the Nantucket Film Festival, which wraps up today.
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This achievement is the culmination of over 605,000 man-hours of work to remove century-old constraints that no longer matched the competitive realities of modern trade.
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And the game overall is the latest in a mini stretch of recent success.
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The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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Simmons also founded Corridor Gallery in his Brooklyn loft apartment, to name just a few of his creative initiatives and long list of accomplishments.
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Music moguls like Jimmy Iovine, Lucian Grange, Sean Combs, Richard Branson, David Geffen and Doug Morris were among the revelers each year, with a top industry figure singled out for their yearly accomplishments.
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Researchers also found a seven-point increase in bachelor's degree attainment over the past year, suggesting a rapidly strengthening workforce.
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The ability of a family to stay in one place helps with children’s educational attainment, wealth accumulation and safer neighborhoods.
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