purchases
Example Sentences
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Such measures could include increased bond purchases beyond the scale announced the day before.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Treasury said it would at least double its purchases of longer-dated government bonds in an effort to bring down long-term borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The retailer has added more snacks and changed its presentation as it tries to become a destination for food purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Years of falling property prices and economic uncertainty have made Chinese households cautious about big purchases, even as Beijing tries to shift more of the economy toward consumption.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
I try to hit as many stalls as possible, spreading out my purchases of coffee, buns, eggs, yarn, and oil.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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