Carrier initially acquired 26%of the company in 1997 and took full ownership of it in 2004.

After its dissolution in 1558, it was used as a private residence, being initially acquired and rebuilt by a local landowner.

Local parish churches were appropriated to these foundations, thereby initially acquiring collegiate status.

The hammer continues upwards, using the energy it had initially acquired, until it hits the string.

The horse farm was initially acquired as a hobby, but was continually added to over the years and eventually consisted of 700 acres.

She initially acquired a reputation as a killjoy for cutting back on extra expenses like some author book tours and book parties.

China would have initially acquired two aircraft worth $100 million for testing and then have further options to acquire an additional 12-48 aircraft.

While initially acquired by Marriott as a secondary-brand, in recent years Renaissance has been promoted to a primary brand.

The company initially acquired several sites and consolidated them into a single vacation marketplace, launching HomeAway.com in June 2006.

They initially acquired 10 Microcar vehicles without any internal combustion components attached (called a "glider").