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"make the acquaintance of" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to become acquainted with or to meet someone for the first time. Example: I was nervous about starting my new job, but I quickly made the acquaintance of my co-workers and felt more comfortable in the office.
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Eventually they make the acquaintance of another five people, forming the hateful eight.
Next month, we will make the acquaintance of Tan Dun's Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra.
Ms. Goldberg's most ardent fans may be happy to make the acquaintance of the half-dozen characters she portrays here.
She was very, very keen to make the acquaintance of his wife: "I'd like to include Mrs. E. B. White in this letter for two reasons.
If you like those, you need to make the acquaintance of Sister.' " Southerners first made Sister's acquaintance about 20 years ago.
Given the pre-recession prices there, if you plan to drink wine, I recommend that you, too, make the acquaintance of Mr. Gammariello.
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I made the acquaintance of various types.
In 1768 Boulton made the acquaintance of James Watt.
Ignatius made the acquaintance of his younger colleague during his stay at Smyrna.
Mr. Starr made the acquaintance of Jacob Arabov, a Harry Winston for the music world.
During a term at Haverford College in Pennsylvania he made the acquaintance of the renowned illustrator N.C.
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