has been acquiring
- present perfect progressive of acquire (3rd person singular).
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 Hammer has been acquiring contemporary art since 2005, and much of it has come from local “Made in L.A.” artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 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
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 Bindloss, Harold
