purchases
Example Sentences
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As in other parts of the global economy, manufacturing continued to receive support from businesses bringing forward purchases in an effort to avoid even higher prices in the future, or difficulties in securing needed products.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Items only available for a limited time encourage both rapid purchases and returning to the platform frequently — sometimes multiple times per day — to avoid missing out on items,” the letter said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Mortgage applications for home purchases fell last week compared with the previous week but rose 8% year-over-year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The filing raised concerns about in-game purchases, chat features and what it described as "engagement-maximising" design.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He purchases a cup of tea and stays in the courtyard, watching the bonfire for a while before wandering back into the paths amongst the tents.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
