Example Sentences

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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

Not satisfied with algorithmically managing our social, cultural, and political lives, Zuckerberg has been acquiring and developing technologies that push the Facebook way of doing things into currency, virtual reality, and commercial interactions.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2021

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