Sentence examples for acquired not from inspiring English sources

The castle is medieval all right, but acquired, not inherited.

This disease is acquired, not inherited as is Charcot-Marie-Tooth, and it is treatable.

In one blow, he acquired not only wealth but also the resume he would need to triumph in politics.

Over the years, I have acquired not one, or even two, but three (more or less) functioning automobiles.

In the 34-year-old Manchester United have acquired not just one of the modern‑day great strikers, but also one of the all‑time great personalities.

"It's an opportunity, not a problem, " says Bennett, "a huge creative space for original British output, not acquired, not animation, but factual, factual entertainment and entertainment.

He has acquired not only Klee drawings & paintings but every book about him, every catalogue, article of criticism, photograph, & some of his correspondence.

The Milanese real-estate market was booming and Berlusconi quickly acquired not only the knack of the deal but the political connections to assist him.

I loved spaetzle so much that I eventually acquired not just one but two spaetzle makers (one I bought, the other was a gift).

But he underscored that NBC is still looking to acquire, not divest.

We would acquire not one or two pieces, but all available pieces.