purchase
Example Sentences
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President Trump’s purchase of software stocks and strong earnings from Agilysys, up significantly Tuesday, further signal a sector comeback.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“I was able to secure my client a $588 airline credit simply because I knew the fare had significantly decreased after purchase, due to a Google Flight alert,” she said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A reduction in subsidies and a 5% purchase tax hike on EVs are expected to slow market momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
While a user can’t spend beyond the amount loaded on the card, critics say receiving a notification that they’ve been reimbursed immediately after a purchase can mimic the feeling of gambling and alter spending behavior.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Lafayette had already attempted without success to convince George Washington to emancipate his slaves and allow them to live in freedom on an island Lafayette offered to purchase.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing purchase
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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