| In some cases, you are acquiring an asset that you haven't inspected, except from the curb. |
| He thought he was acquiring the skills for dishonest practice on the streets of his native Australia. |
| The country is acquiring a reputation, partly deserved, for being obsessed with its own decline but unable to do much about it. |
| Mr Brunet says the future's looking bright too, with youngsters acquiring important skills early on, equipping them well for the future. |
| He claimed the city was in danger of acquiring a reputation for public order problems. |
| She also qualified as a professional sailor, eventually acquiring the rank of captain. |
