as in acquisition
the act of obtaining (something)
The museum is touting the procurement of several recently discovered artifacts.
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This revision sharpens the distinction between screening resumes for specific terms or patterns and the broader process of selecting candidates, aligning more closely with the concept of applicant procurement.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration has also taken some positive steps to address plastic pollution domestically, including a ban on the federal procurement of single-use plastics.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
The Qatari military official represented his country on the Gulf Cooperation Council deal, served as an advisor on the joint-operations center project and ran procurement for the Qatar Emiri Air Force, prosecutors said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Waldron has worked in procurement, logistics, and infrastructure with World Central Kitchen for just over a year, but he’s helped restore water and other critical infrastructure in several disaster zones, including his hometown of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration has also taken some positive steps to address plastic pollution domestically, including a ban on the federal procurement of single-use plastics.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
The Qatari military official represented his country on the Gulf Cooperation Council deal, served as an advisor on the joint-operations center project and ran procurement for the Qatar Emiri Air Force, prosecutors said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Waldron has worked in procurement, logistics, and infrastructure with World Central Kitchen for just over a year, but he’s helped restore water and other critical infrastructure in several disaster zones, including his hometown of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
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Trump has already shown a willingness to go after media companies by pressuring regulatory agencies to apply more scrutiny to certain mergers and acquisitions.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Consider partnerships or acquisitions to build CX capabilities rapidly.Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With the expiration of tax cuts, the potential for higher borrowing costs and economic and generational shifts in ownership, there are compelling reasons for business owners to consider selling during this window.Marc Emmer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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New Limited Partners to Join Phillies Ownership Group Phillies managing partner and chief executive officer John Middleton announced three new investors will be added to the team’s ownership group: Mitchell L. Morgan, Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. and a third investor who wishes to remain anonymous.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since his accession, Charles has also shown his support for ongoing research into the monarchy’s historical ties to slavery.Rob Picheta, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Australia leg was historic as King Charles' first tour of foreign realm since his accession in September 2022, and the royal tour itself is his most major international trip since Buckingham Palace announced that he was diagnosed with cancer.Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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