purchases

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But the SEC argued that he would have needed to pay at least $150 million more to buy the same number of shares during that time if he had disclosed his initial purchases earlier.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Owen thinks the risk is limited, as many farmers locked in fertilizer purchases last fall and are unlikely to alter planting plans significantly.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Sally would lie to friends about her purchases and deny she was wearing new clothes.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Becerra also wants to strengthen tenant eviction protections and limit investor purchases of homes to make sure “growth doesn’t push people out.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Walking down River Street, they stopped at every window and planned exorbitant purchases when they made their first million dollars.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy