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as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
joining the army was his emancipation from his family as well as his accession to adulthood
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Recent Examples of accession
As a result, accession will take time and Russia will not stand still.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Prince of Wales has been the traditional title for the male heir apparent to the throne since around 1301, and Charles was thought to be the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history before his accession in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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
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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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Prince of Wales has been the traditional title for the male heir apparent to the throne since around 1301, and Charles was thought to be the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history before his accession in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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
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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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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Then, every piece is tested with in-house employees who have pre-release access, Cannistra states.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with 1TB of solid-state storage, there’s plenty of room for big files and quick access to all your apps.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Prospect Park, with Grand Army Plaza and the stately Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at its northern entrance, covers 526 acres from the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights to Windsor Terrace and Flatbush.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Just beyond the entrance, a student pedals a white stationary bicycle as curious onlookers stop to watch.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Ramirez, an associate director for recruitment and admissions at UC Irvine, is in second with 27.80% of the vote.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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This is an unusual admission and one that raises a question: How many carmakers actively consider canine needs when developing new models?Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Canopy Growth continues to focus on its strategy to accelerate entry into the U.S. cannabis market through Canopy USA, LLC, and has reported various balance sheet deleveraging initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Also on the schedule are drag performers, a performance by dance troupe Theatre Flamenco, fashion displays and a variety of other entertainment, as well as two outdoor bars, and free entry into Minna Gallery and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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