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purchase

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




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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

She believes that Steyer hit a ceiling because voters who are bombarded by ads eventually feel that the candidate is trying to purchase their affection.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

He did not seem interested in trading his purchase with Rasseem, who had set up his tent nearby.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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