But his administration has, over the years, acquired the trappings of an imperial presidency that brooks no criticism.

In 1912 the German administration in Deutsch-Südwest-Afrika acquired three locomotives for use on the line from Swakopmund to Karibib.

The administration, however unfairly, is acquiring the image of being opposed to press freedoms," based on initiatives like tighter Freedom of Information Act measures and "the antileak policy.

The administration acquired historic sites, constructed numerous meetinghouses, and expanded the church system of educational academies and universities.

The colonial German administration acquired land on the main island Upolu and resettled villagers at Salamumu and Leauva'a.

By comparison, the administration acquired 17 Toyota Prius hybrids and five Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles in total.

As these projects continued, the religious administration acquired an image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, while a crown was given as a gift for the same image.

The administration acquired the vessel when a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines Inc. defaulted on loans that had been guaranteed by the Government.

Georg Heinrich Ludwig Nicolovius was only librarian from 1807-09, but his effective administration acquired 2,832 volumes, more than Reusch had managed over a much longer time.

His administration also acquired the nine-hole Dix Hills site, for $3,700 an acre.