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[bahy] / baɪ /






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A recent CBS News/YouGov poll found that 83% of Americans say it’s harder to buy a home than it was for previous generations, and 77% say it’s harder to raise a family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He believes that, if given the choice, Russians prefer to invest in the West and buy flats in Paris or London or Cyprus over, say, Beijing.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Motivated by price, convenience, a desire for anonymity, or wariness of interacting with a clinician, some patients buy medication online from a number of online vendors selling drugs manufactured in India.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Seritage’s share count has increased since the Buffett buy.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“What if I wanted to buy you flowers?” he asked.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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