bought

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Bought for $236.4 million, "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt became the second most expensive work ever sold at auction.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Bought for the person you imagine yourself becoming.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

While Durrell's life was made into a book and popular TV series, Mee's story was made into a Hollywood film - We Bought a Zoo - with Matt Damon playing him.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

His latest book, “I Finally Bought Some Jordans,” is out next week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

It sways In the tree In the yard, This paper pig Bloated with Candies, this Pinata my father Bought and hung On a low branch.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto