was acquiring
- past progressive of acquire.
Example Sentences
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When the share price spiked on 16 June, SpaceX announced it was acquiring Cursor, a start-up that created an AI bot for writing computer code, in an all-stock deal valued at $60bn.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It announced last week that it was acquiring AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in a deal expected to close in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
WSJ: Now, what do you think Beretta was ultimately looking for when it was acquiring shares in Ruger?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Although the adviser did not assess the changed market conditions between the origination and sales dates of the loans, the adviser certified that the affiliated fund was acquiring the loans at fair value.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
He was acquiring a taste for the idea of it.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
