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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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Though the Roberts family’s attorneys have insisted that the buyers and sellers are in accord, preservation advocates in Riverside have called for a review of documents associated with Roberts’ purchase of the property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Between ages 59 ½ and 78, savers have the option to use some or all of the money associated with their insurance exposure to purchase an immediate annuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If you contributed to the original purchase and have been a bona fide co-owner since the acquisition, that history could affect the outcome.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But, if you're looking to reasons backing one team over another, BBC Sport Wales has tried to find some justification for the early alarm calls or the expensive replica shirt purchase.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

You don’t want to take this class and are certainly not eligible to purchase chickens from Redwood Farm Supply.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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