purchase
Example Sentences
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Given the confluence of increasing anxiety among young people and couples supplanting procreation with pet ownership while remaining unable to purchase homes, the increased demand for pets in rental housing seems unavoidable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A family discount was applied, but the purchase price was close to fair market value.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
The court was shown telephone banking and email records confirming the purchase of a coach ticket from Cardiff's Sophia Gardens to London Victoria.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
At that time, withdrawals can be made for qualifying uses such as education, a first-time home purchase or starting a business.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
I had no intention of letting anyone purchase it, but I’d be proud if it made its way into a picture.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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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