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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The company is waiting for confirmation that the Justice Department will consent to its Warner Bros. purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Tata Steel's purchase of Corus Steel, for instance, turned out be an "albatross" around the company's neck for decades, says Mukherjea.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He hasn’t been able to purchase any new components since the price hikes, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The share count rose with its purchase of Musk-controlled xAI for $250 billion earlier this year.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The toes of my shoes slipped over the concrete floor, struggling to gain purchase.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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