purchasing power

Example Sentences

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“In their mind, it’s safe. But it’s really eroding their purchasing power by 3% a year.”

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Incomes have grown faster than home prices, giving buyers a little more purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Eve symbolized beauty and promised consumers the same results through their purchasing power.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

If paychecks don’t offer the purchasing power they used to, workers may look for better-paying jobs.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller