"acquire" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- In the 17th century the family acquired great political authority, and became owners of huge landed estates.
- He also acquired authority to raise an infantry, as well as a cavalry force.
- The horse face had acquired authority and poise; it was almost a stallion's face now.
- Surely, the Romulan did not just acquire his rank and authority.
- As men or women grow older, gaining seniority within an organization, they acquire authority and higher status.
- Therefore, for the first time, the Plebeians seemed to have indirectly acquired authority over Patricians.
- Shamans acquire religious authority through their own means.
- The abbey began to decline after this, especially from the early 16th century, when commendatory abbots acquired authority.
- The Mayor for London has acquired regional authority over rail services relatively recently for the same reason.
- Mr President, as you said, this Parliament has acquired powers and increased authority over the last few years.
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