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purchase

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




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Advance purchase trans-Atlantic fares were down 15% year over year for Friday June 19, according to Deutsche Bank’s latest pricing analysis of the 500 busiest domestic and international routes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, Telenor’s balance-sheet strength gives it options, which could include the purchase of CK Hutchison’s Tre in Sweden and Denmark, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Fans purchase Rocket Lab-branded shirts, jackets, model rockets and even baby onesies.

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

Thorn pulled, and Seven tried to find purchase somehow, but there was just nothing to anchor herself to.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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