The company has been trying to obtain new customers.
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### Instruction:
Can you change the sentence to use a synonym for the word 'acquire'?

### Input:
The company has been trying to acquire new customers.

### Response:
The company has been trying to obtain new customers.
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Here's the revised sentence with a synonym for "acquire":

The company has been trying to expand its customer base.

Alternatively, you could also use other synonyms such as "obtain", "gain", "accumulate", "procure", or "obtain new". The most suitable choice will depend on the context and the tone you want to convey.