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Definition
obtain (come into the possession of something)
- Bilbo believed that she had acquired a good many of his spoons, while he was away on his former journey.1.1 — Book 1 Chapter 1 — A Long-expected Party (82% in)
- Not that hobbits would ever acquire quite the elvish appetite for music and poetry and tales.2.1 — Book 2 Chapter 1 — Many Meetings (94% in)
There are no more uses of "acquire" in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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