| 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. |
| The acquisition makes it the world leader in this niche area, an enviable position. |
| The acquisition of land not only gave social respectability but also wealth. |
| The value, in effect, has been a recoupment of the price paid for the acquisition of the shares in the first place. |
| Moreover, public support for the acquisition of an aircraft carrier seems high. |
