- present participle of acquire.
acquiring
Example Sentences
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It didn’t hurt that by acquiring him they prevented other postseason contenders, including the Milwaukee Brewers, from landing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The low-band portfolio gives SpaceX a coverage layer with stronger in-building propagation, complementing the mid-band spectrum it’s acquiring from EchoStar, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Financial Times on Thursday reported that the coffee chain has explored acquiring Chipotle in some form, in what would be the biggest such deal in the restaurant industry’s history.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Viatris has agreed to acquire Pacira BioXciences, acquiring its portfolio of non-opioid pain medications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
He had not dared to rebel, he had gone back into the Red Room every holiday, feigning interest, acquiring knowledge, disguising his fear.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
