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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acquired over" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that has been obtained or gained gradually over a period of time.
Example: "The skills he acquired over the years have made him an expert in his field."
Alternatives: "gained over" or "obtained over".
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They acquired over 600 acres of mining property in the lower eastern part of Deer Valley.
Reputations are acquired over time.
The skills and knowledge the social work profession has acquired over decades risks being lost.
(Neil waves away the expertise he has acquired over the years: "I'm good at faking it").
He was a man of great wit and wisdom acquired over a life well lived.
We think it is ripe for being acquired over the near to medium term.
"It's easy to lose track of all the things you've acquired over the years," he said.
Carson asks what sorts of companies might get acquired over the next year.
Each image was acquired over 30 s.
The scans were acquired over 10 min.
Again, redundant data are acquired over multiple respiratory cycles.
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