Sentence examples for acquired to be from inspiring English sources
Lofton was not acquired to be a spare part.
Anthony was acquired to be the Knicks' offensive backbone and closer.
Andrew Bailey, acquired to be the closer, is out until midseason with a thumb injury.
In this world, people are as disposable as umbrellas, which are "never contracted for, only mysteriously acquired, to be fleetingly useful, then annoying and cumbersome before eventually being lost".
Mutombo, whom the Nets acquired to be the antidote to the West's dominant big men -- they had Shaquille O'Neal in mind -- foiled Duncan after Nets Coach Byron Scott finally gave in to his bosses, and Kidd's suggestions, by putting him on the court.
The skills I've acquired to be able to understand how different industries and organizations function and the common characteristics that make them successful have been invaluable.
"We've been, in a sense, acquiring to be in the sweet spot for a long time," Mr. Kresa said.
What additional factors are these cells acquiring to be selected as highly pluripotent cells?
External funds need to be acquired to finance such activities.
The song itself is an acquired taste, to be sure.
The Mets acquired him to be their ace, and the job requires a consistent approach.
