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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acquiring over" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear in what context it could be used, as it does not form a standard expression or phrase.
Example: "The company is acquiring over several smaller firms to expand its market reach." (Note: "acquiring" should be followed by "several" or "a number of" instead of "over.")
Alternatives: "gaining control of" or "taking over".
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In April the government put forward a bill to cap total foreign landholdings at 20% of the country's territory, and to stop any individual from acquiring over 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres).
Art, for James, is contingent on urbanity, and urbanity is the product of generation after generation of individuals in conflict, rubbing shoulders, squabbling, differing and thus acquiring, over time, the polish of cultivated taste.
He also moved into book publishing, acquiring over the years controlling interests in several well-known publishing houses, including S. Fischer Verlag and Rohwolt Verlag, among the most tradition-laden and prestigious German houses.
The constructal law explains also the time direction of many natural evolutionary design phenomena, acquiring over time configurations that improves their performances.
Analysts said such a stake would be insufficient to prevent BHP from acquiring over 50% in Rio, and Chinalco assured Australian media this week that it wouldn't try to buy more of the company do so.
After acquiring over 50% of the moneylosing company and anointing himself chairman, Peizer managed to dump his shares at a profit before the company eventually limped into bankruptcy in 1997.
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The city program is designed to help the homeowners by acquiring over-priced mortgages at their current value.
They acquired over 600 acres of mining property in the lower eastern part of Deer Valley.
Reputations are acquired over time.
Capstone has also acquired over $400M of defaulted mortgages.
Here are some of the pieces I've acquired over the years.
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