The phrase "acquiring pieces" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is obtaining or collecting parts or components of something, such as in a game, project, or collection.
Example: "In the board game, players spend their turns acquiring pieces to build their strategy."
Alternatives: "gathering components" or "collecting parts".
Analysts have said that other real estate companies may be interested in acquiring pieces of General Growth's portfolio.
"The state was acquiring pieces of land as it has done since the creation of the park," Mr. Martens said, "but private landowners had title to the same property and built residences and camps on the land".
Detroit is still throwing good money after bad, acquiring pieces of second-rate car companies around the world.
But even acquiring pieces of Time Warner Cable -- and the market that some consider the jewel, New York City -- probably would have media watchdogs howling in protest.
JPMorgan, or whatever buyer emerges, will almost certainly acquire pieces of Bear at below-market levels.
"She acquired pieces more for their aesthetic appeal than for their connection to Colonial America.
At Shangri La collecting and designing were essentially the same activity; Duke acquired pieces with an eye to placing them in the house.
Ms. Morgan started to acquire pieces for the Tate and to make the case for a large-scale survey of Ms. Choucair's oeuvre.
The galleries will now incorporate dozens of newly acquired pieces, including those by Elad Lassry, Julie Mehretu, Rirkrit Tiravanija and Susan Philipsz, who won the 2010 Turner Prize.
At auctions and galleries near the homes or on location for movie shoots, Mr. Merchant acquired pieces with shiny surfaces and lively, flared shapes.
Miller speaks warmly of being able to acquire pieces by other artists, and his walls feature works by Jon Schueler and Charlotte Verity, as well as creations from a plethora of potters.
