make a purchase

Example Sentences

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According to a RetailMeNot survey, 66% of Americans said they were at least somewhat likely to hold out until Memorial Day to make a purchase they’ve been eyeing.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"My theory is that customers have got the information they need from the LLM answer, which gives them confidence to make a purchase."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Peleg Mizrachi encourages shoppers to ask themselves a series of questions before they make a purchase, whether new or thrifted: Am I going to wear this item more than 30 times?

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Anyone who wants to make a purchase needs to make a case for why gas, fast food and other potential items are needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Maudie Donavan, her once-in-a-while girl friend, was about to make a purchase.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith