Sentence examples for that he acquires from inspiring English sources

He goes to auctions and buys high-end antiques, and we get the impression that he acquires people, too, because he doesn't know how to make friends.

Not only is the tycoon treated ambivalently by Sturges but in the boyhood sequence he is injured through his own arrogance, so that he acquires a jagged, lightninglike scar on his hand — the mark of Cain.

Then, hopefully, we will see a significant increase in rent," Mr. Nussbaum said, adding that he acquires only buildings that have a minimum of 50 percent free-market apartments and where the leases are to expire within a year of acquisition.

"When John McCain travels on official business, he meets with presidents, prime ministers, foreign and defense ministers, members of parliament, human rights leaders, N.G.O.'s, business leaders and journalists so that he acquires a full understanding of the country he visits and the issues at stake in our relations," said Mark Salter, a senior adviser to Mr. McCain.

Thus, the swanky Paris apartment that he acquired, insisted Mr Tarallo, was for the use of Gabon's president, Omar Bongo.

Now he likes to say that he acquired a doctorate in Iditarod.

Mr. Ebers sold so much that he acquired significant equity in the company.

One facet of skill improved, but this does not mean that he acquired the skill.

One of the charges alleged that he "acquired criminal property, namely a Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle".

It was at school that he acquired the nickname by which he is now universally known.

It was later that he acquired a greater depth and understanding of the human soul".