acquire
verb (used with object)
to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own.
has been acquiring
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present perfect progressiveof acquire (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, it has been acquiring businesses tied to satellite production and operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Moscow also has been acquiring computer chips by using cutouts in Hong Kong and mainland China.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
The challenge, for health experts, has been acquiring precise biochemical information about the effect of vaping on the body.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2022
Council members said part of their work over the last two years has been acquiring data to prove how Black veterans have unequal access to the benefits system.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
Incidentally, I fancy he has some reason for desiring this ranch, and as he has been acquiring a good deal of land lately will get somebody to buy it in.
From Alton of Somasco by Harold Bindloss
