acquire
verb (used with object)
to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own.
is acquiring
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present progressiveof acquire (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The consortium is acquiring about a 33% stake in Liverpool in a deal that values the Premier League team at more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mari is acquiring ATG from Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. for an undisclosed price and the deal is subjected to regulatory approvals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Trade technology provider Altana said Tuesday it is acquiring Cervo AI, an artificial-intelligence platform that automates the process of writing customs entries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
CRH is acquiring Arcosa for $8.5 billion in an all-cash transaction, valued at $150 ashare.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Very young, the child is acquiring a vague sense of its responsibility to the race, is very early becoming a citizen.
From The Intelligence of Woman by Walter Lionel George
