acquire possessions

Frequency: 5.85.0 per million words

to buy or obtain possessions

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Examples (10)

  • Many people strive to acquire more material possessions throughout their lives.
  • She worked hard to acquire enough possessions to feel comfortable in her new home.
  • In today's consumer-driven society, it's easy to acquire unnecessary possessions.
  • He dedicated his life to art, caring little about acquiring worldly possessions.
  • The museum hopes to acquire several rare historical possessions for its new exhibit.
  • Young adults often begin to acquire their own possessions when they move out.
  • Through inheritance, she unexpectedly managed to acquire valuable family possessions.
  • Some cultures emphasize experience over acquiring physical possessions.
  • After years of saving, they were finally able to acquire all the possessions they needed.
  • The company aims to acquire new technological possessions to stay competitive.