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purchase

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




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What’s more, Americans lost the $7,500 federal EV purchase tax credit in September.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Trump's trip to China produced several pledges on trade between the world's two biggest economies including the Boeing purchase and increased access for American farmers to the Chinese market.

From BBC • May 20, 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

“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

I dug my fingers into the clay to gain purchase and pulled.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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