purchases

Example Sentences

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Modernizing the department’s aging computer systems, outfitting officers with body cameras and purchases of new drones were all paid for through charitable donations in recent decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Central banks’ gold purchases have accelerated and broadened geographically.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The 61-year-old used party funds to make hundreds of illicit purchases, ranging from handcream and towels to a luxury motorhome and two cars.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

That is partly because of how Ferrari handles its sales and access to the most elusive models based on customer loyalty and prior purchases, Reitman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The store owned a bicycle which I used in delivering purchases.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright