acquire stock

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

to buy or obtain shares in a company. Esp. AmE usage for 'share'.

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Examples (10)

  • A company decided to acquire more stock in its competitor.
  • Investors often acquire stock in companies with strong growth potential.
  • She plans to acquire enough stock to gain a controlling interest.
  • Employees can acquire stock through the company's option program.
  • Last year, our firm acquired significant stock in a promising startup.
  • To diversify his portfolio, he chose to acquire stock across various industries.
  • The board voted to acquire additional stock to prevent a hostile takeover.
  • If you acquire stock at a low price, you stand to make a good profit.
  • Many new investors are hesitant to acquire stock in volatile markets.
  • He hopes to acquire stock in a renewable energy company in the future.