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as in to develop
to come to have gradually
from years of working two jobs, he has acquired the ability to get by on only a few hours of sleep a day
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
acquired a reputation for always arriving at his friends' house just as they were sitting down to dinner
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Recent Examples of acquire
Soto, 26, ended up spending only one season with the Yankees, who acquired him last December in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Unwrapped has been acquired from Sony Pictures Entertainment by Netflix and Roku for audiences in the U.S., SBS for Australia and TV New Zealand.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
No economist on earth will support it, strategist says
M&M maker Mars is acquiring Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova in one of the biggest deals of the year
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—Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
The Yankees acquired all-star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, the teams announced Friday.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Unwrapped has been acquired from Sony Pictures Entertainment by Netflix and Roku for audiences in the U.S., SBS for Australia and TV New Zealand.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
No economist on earth will support it, strategist says
M&M maker Mars is acquiring Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova in one of the biggest deals of the year
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Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.
—Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
The Yankees acquired all-star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, the teams announced Friday.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, the Chargers have come on of late with multiple players providing key moments as the season develops.Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, there will be many AI thinkers competing for influence in Trump’s White House, including Marc Andreessen, who wants AI to be developed as fast as possible, and Musk, who has warned of the technology’s existential risks.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications.Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate data literacy and technological fluency can confidently navigate AI's complexities.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The scientists at Scripps began looking at how H5N1 could gain a key to target human cells.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, gaining access to the Casgevy or Lyfgenia, listed at $2.2 and $3.1 million, respectively, is difficult.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lottery News:Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says Powerball winning numbers for 12/14/2024 The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14 are 11, 17, 23, 52 and 67.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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Let the wash sit on your skin for an extra minute to really reap its skin-nourishing benefits.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the course of the past few years, corporations have learned to gamify the system in order to reap payments from the government, while simultaneously making necessary care more expensive for patients.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Family of shooter: Court records obtained by CNN on Wednesday show that Rupnow’s parents have been married and divorced twice, with court orders requiring the teen to split time between her mother’s home and her father’s.Karina Tsui, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dallas County records obtained by USA TODAY show Thompson has been transferred from Ellis County jail to Dallas County jail.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s engagement has garnered a lot of reactions from a lot of different people.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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His hardball approach seems to have garnered favor with voters, who handed him a 58% approval rating, per January polling from Morning Consult.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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