- present participle of purchase.
purchasing
Example Sentences
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The Chicago purchasing managers’ index and the final reading of the August consumer-sentiment survey are set for release.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Goal-based investing focuses on achieving a specific objective, like saving for retirement or purchasing a home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Meanwhile, elevated inflation continues to threaten household purchasing power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Customers love the firm's massive catalogue of ultra-cheap items, from $8 sundresses to $2 bracelets, at a time when inflation has shrunk purchasing power around the world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
She considered purchasing tickets herself, but they were expensive, and although Penelope’s salary was generous, Lady Constance rarely paid it unless Penelope asked.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing purchasing
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