acquisition
noun
the act of acquiring or gaining possession.
reacquisition
-
a word derived from
acquisition.
Example Sentences
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The unusual deal was a reacquisition for Broadcom, which developed the property as an office and research-and-development complex before selling the campus for roughly $443 million in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
McManus was the driving force behind the network’s reacquisition of NFL rights in 1998.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
It's no coincidence that the Knicks' newfound success followed the reacquisition of Felton and the signing of Jason Kidd, providing two capable playmakers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2013
As with the reacquisition of his middle name, there is meaning in that, somewhere.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2011
Old Van Quintem had hitherto hesitated to congratulate Mrs. Frump upon the reacquisition of her husband.
From Round the Block by John Bell Bouton
