purchased

Example Sentences

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For example, if you had purchased the stock at the close on June 18, 2024, you would have been down 58% at the close on April 4, 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

By 2018, Phoenix police had purchased the first Grappler system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The WHSmith High Street bookshops were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and the stores were then rebranded under the name TGJones.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

There would be additional costs for companies beyond telecoms operators, the report said, including the need to replace already purchased equipment.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Pardon me,” I said, with equal politeness, “but I have a special reason for wishing to know who purchased it.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker