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purchase

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




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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

Several indicated that Allen had financial backing on the deal to buy BET, and another showed he had $4 billion in funds to back the purchase of Paramount assets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

MPS itself became Italy's third-largest bank just last year with the purchase of Mediobanca.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“We shall purchase snacks at the interval. Now, let us listen to the play.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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