purchasing power

Example Sentences

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That’s because inflation whittles away at the real purchasing power of those future interest payments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

In 1955, when Pratt and Kroc crossed paths, they saw that standardizing the products the burger chain carried would help ensure uniform quality, and drive down costs by increasing purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

If you do live into your 80s or 90s — here’s hoping — those 3% hikes will help preserve your purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But what about the purchasing power of those savings?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Their increased purchasing power afforded them summer vacations to the beach or the mountains.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson