The system moved northwestward and slowly acquired a low-level center of circulation.

The system was initially subtropical, but rapidly acquired tropical characteristics by October 17.

In 1991-1992 the system acquired several secondhand trolleybuses from four Swiss cities.

My feelings have changed over the years as the system acquired first more memory and then bigger and faster processors.

We cannot afford to follow your advice, and dodge difficult decisions on what systems to acquire by simply saying, "Let's wait."

Beginning on the following day, satellite imagery indicated that the system was acquiring tropical characteristics.

Eventually, the system developed into a broad area of low pressure and acquired a low-level circulation.

The system acquired some features more typical of subtropical or even tropical cyclones.

Fly to Akvo and wait there till you see that this system has acquired an extra sun.

Living systems acquire tissue from nutrients found in their surroundings.