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purchase

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




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The case stems from a 1990s $2 billion arms deal to purchase fighter jets, patrol boats and other military equipment from five European defence companies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The chip startup has granted its underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4.5 million shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Those analysts also expect purchase commitments in areas like aerospace and agriculture will feature in the Trump-Xi talks.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It says it's "expected to be available in 2029"- which means, from that date, flat owners will purchase their home and the building and land beneath it, rather than it being owned by a freeholder.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He clicked through site after site until he found a one-of-a-kind purchase.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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