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purchase

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




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When people purchase designs by Hood Baby LA — which have been sold as far as Japan — they can be guaranteed a couture piece.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Three months ago, the only thing John Tortorella planned to do in the spring was purchase a 24-foot motorboat to take his grandchildren fishing in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But the booking process wasn’t as simple as just clicking purchase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

On its FAQ page,, external world football's governing body says it "strongly encourages you to purchase all types of tickets" through its official platforms.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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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