as in acquisition
the act of obtaining (something)
The museum is touting the procurement of several recently discovered artifacts.
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Recent Examples of procurement
The government uses its procurement power to acquire goods and services, such as by hiring a law firm.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the summer of 2023, more than a dozen high-ranking figures in China’s defense establishment have been ousted in a sweeping purge that focused on the country’s nuclear force and equipment procurement, including two defense ministers promoted to the CMC by Xi.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
High-growth enterprises report fewer top-down procurement challenges such as lack of financial support (31% vs. 56%), lack of a clear technology roadmap (35% vs. 55%) and lack of leadership buy-in (31% vs. 47%).
—Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, for Europe to assume responsibility for its own security is not simply a matter of generating more political will, higher defense budgets, or better coordinated procurement processes.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the summer of 2023, more than a dozen high-ranking figures in China’s defense establishment have been ousted in a sweeping purge that focused on the country’s nuclear force and equipment procurement, including two defense ministers promoted to the CMC by Xi.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
High-growth enterprises report fewer top-down procurement challenges such as lack of financial support (31% vs. 56%), lack of a clear technology roadmap (35% vs. 55%) and lack of leadership buy-in (31% vs. 47%).
—Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, for Europe to assume responsibility for its own security is not simply a matter of generating more political will, higher defense budgets, or better coordinated procurement processes.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
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Mark Zuckerberg wrapped three days of antitrust testimony over Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014).—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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When Pocket Outdoor Media began scooping up titles, many of them were still profitable or breaking even, with committed but declining audiences, according to sources familiar with the acquisitions.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), has been impressed with performances since its takeover in December and getting a new deal for Sorensen over the line was considered part of the next step in the women’s team’s new era under its ownership.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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What to Know The Kremlin had said it is aligned with Trump's recent comments on Crimea that the Black Sea peninsula is lost to Ukraine and its ownership is not a point of discussion in the peace negotiations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The accession process required conforming domestic U.K. law to various EU (or EEC) directives, including those pertaining to consumption tax.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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King Charles became head of the Church of England upon his accession in September 2022 and has a keen interest in interfaith relations.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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