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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about to acquire" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is on the verge of obtaining or gaining something in the near future.
Example: "The company is about to acquire a new technology that will enhance its product line."
Alternatives: "on the verge of obtaining" or "ready to gain".
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How did you come about to acquire them?
Last week rumors abounded that Microsoft was about to acquire Yammer, the leading enterprise social networking platform, for $1.2 billion.
As a matter of fact, Microsoft is about to acquire Bonsai, a small Berkeley-based startup it hopes to make the centerpiece of its AI efforts.
This week's rumors that Intel is about to acquire Infineon's wireless chip business to make a run at the smartphone market bring this question front and center.
So let's remember that as the talk of war mounts, there is another perspective: the pressure on Iran remains, talks are under way, and there is no new evidence demonstrating that Iran is about to acquire nuclear weapons.
Next, consider what it means to determine that a country is about to acquire nuclear weapons.
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"I work at Evernote and we're about to get acquired… Watch this space".
So far, C.N.I. has spent about $4 million to acquire and renovate about 15 houses, and is currently working on 11 others.
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All told, the county spent about $66 million to acquire it.
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