purchases

Example Sentences

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These are the sorts of purchases — wants, not needs — that are crucial as an economic signal.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

The White House document claimed they had discussed Chinese investment in U.S. industries, purchases of U.S. oil and agricultural products, and ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the U.S.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Others believed a new pronouncement should only affect future purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

According to the White House, China expressed an interest in increasing its purchases of U.S. oil, suggesting it may reduce the amount it spends on Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The boys suspected their parents would not be enthusiastic about their paleontology purchases.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty