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acquisition

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of acquisition

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 Reliable power management can support target acquisition and navigation while helping the weapon maintain performance throughout its mission. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Yet the military’s own acquisition efforts acknowledge limits to existing inventories. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 Bubic visits with team Trade-deadline acquisition Kris Bubic, who is rehabbing at the Dodgers’ Arizona complex, is taking advantage of the opportunity to be around the team this weekend at Chase Field. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Charlotte would pay for the land purchase using the city’s land acquisition fund. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquisition

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Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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