purchases

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However, while rentals are becoming more common, Shanghai-based Wang suspects outright humanoid purchases will dominate in China, encouraged by government incentives.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Every new delivery vehicle UPS purchases now includes air conditioning—a provision included in UPS’s most recent contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents UPS drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

A retiree who purchases a lifetime annuity can be expected to live longer than the one who takes phased withdrawals from a retirement portfolio.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

As part of a wide-ranging series of stock purchases across industries, Trump’s account purchased up at least $1 million apiece in Broadcom, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, the disclosures show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Someone you’ve never met walks into your dealership, perhaps about to make what may be one of the most expensive purchases of his or her life.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell