acquisition of wealth

collocation in English

meaningsofacquisitionandwealth

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acquisition
noun
uk
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the process of ...
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wealth
noun
uk
/welθ/us
/welθ/
a large amount of money or valuable possessions that ...
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(Definition ofacquisitionandwealthfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Affirmative action focused on race facilitates theacquisitionofwealthby an already privileged enclave because it does not seek to eliminate or even reduce class distinctions.
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This mechanism is based on the idea that theacquisitionofwealthis driven not only by a consumption motive but also by an intrinsic wealth accumulation motive.
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As these new opportunities emerged for theacquisitionofwealth, the need to control and also to safeguard access to wealth and power became more critical.
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They have to find some jusification for thisacquisitionofwealth.
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That the growth of this class is related to the newacquisitionofwealththrough trade is unquestioned.
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Filmed visual presentations are criticized by some for celebrating the external symbols of easyacquisitionofwealth, being too eroticized, and promoting violence.
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Upon his release, he decided to forego petty revenge and concentrated on theacquisitionofwealth.
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Theacquisitionofwealthdid not affect his enthusiasm or his industry, but spurred him on to acquire a thorough knowledge of his craft.
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As the propinquity removes, they become less considered, till at last they degenerate to be of the common people; unless some accidentalacquisitionofwealthsupports them above their station.
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