| The move follows hard on the heels of an acquisition which has seen business gains in the west of Scotland. |
| Such an argument suggests that language acquisition and language socialization are independent from each other. |
| A company with plenty of ready cash can invest in its future growth, perhaps by making an acquisition or funding research and development. |
| Moreover, public support for the acquisition of an aircraft carrier seems high. |
| The acquisition of land not only gave social respectability but also wealth. |
| The acquisition of reading and writing skills was a socially selective process. |
