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The phrase "acquired in a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing something that has been obtained or gained within a specific context or environment.
Example: "The skills acquired in a professional setting can greatly enhance one's career prospects."
Alternatives: "obtained in a" or "gained in a".
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Greinke, acquired in a trade from Milwaukee, allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings.
Jones, who was acquired in a trade for Masato Yoshii.
Javier Vazquez, acquired in a trade with Montreal, is switching leagues and teams.
Weekes was acquired in a trade late in the regular season.
Miami hopes Junior Seau, acquired in a trade, will be the difference.
Sierra, acquired in a trade with Texas on June 6, is batting.291 as a Yankee.
The case adds to thousands of other infections accidentally acquired in a laboratory over the years.
He was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Mutiny on April 19.
In 1986, it was acquired in a hostile takeover by Burlington Industries.
Howard and Hardaway were acquired in a trade-deadline deal with Dallas.
Ogilvy's firm was acquired in a hostile takeover, in 1989, by England's WPP Group.
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