acquire
verb (used with object)
to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own.
acquiring
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present participleof acquire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the semiconductor giant is close to acquiring the San Jose, Calif.-based company, whose components are used in data centers, according to people familiar with the matter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The deal involves acquiring the assets for up to 83 million ringgit, with the final price depending on the number of fiber subscribers transferred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Over the past year, Musk has moved to consolidate his businesses, with SpaceX acquiring xAI and X, formerly Twitter, before going public this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Mediawan has already established a foothold in Hollywood by acquiring companies such as Plan B, chaired by Brad Pitt, at the end of 2022, and The North Road Company in early 2026.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
For, in middle age, he was acquiring a dynastic sense.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
