purchase
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In July 2018, 28-year-old Markeis McGlockton took his young son into a Clearwater, Florida, convenience store to purchase snacks.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Authorities in all three host countries have encouraged fans to purchase from verified sources, check web addresses and beware of splashy social media offers.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Dorset Wildlife Trust has completed the purchase of 110 acres at Upton Heath, near Poole, after a successful fundraising campaign.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In May, Bendet closed on the $3.1 million purchase of a nearby Brooklyn home, one of a series of real-estate purchases he has made as the Perfect Child grew, property records show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The leprosarium is funded by the government, but there isn’t enough money to hire staff or purchase basic supplies, especially after the ravages of war.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Vocabulary lists containing purchase
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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