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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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"They would be able to stay in it for a year, get some work under their belt, learn about financial literacy, and then have the chance to purchase it."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

EV sales fell in the fourth quarter and are expected to decline in 2026 after the September expiration of the $7,500 federal EV purchase tax credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

For these households, even relatively affordable proteins, such as chicken, may become harder to purchase regularly.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Gilead says its purchase of the biotechnology company that develops next-generation antibody-drug conjugates or ADCs, builds on Gilead’s oncology pipeline, focused on addressing areas of high unmet need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But Valley and Seven were able to find purchase and avoid being thrown in.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega