- present participle of purchase.
purchasing
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He urged prospective buyers to do research before purchasing a property to ensure they are aware of any risks.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
"They expect a tangible increase in purchasing power as well as concrete commitments... from employers to safeguard industrial value creation and investment."
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Washington should use federal purchasing commitments to give domestic manufacturers confidence to invest.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The German economy expanded by 0.2% in the third quarter, its fourth consecutive quarter of growth, while purchasing manager surveys of manufacturers showed a further rise in activity for October, albeit at a slower pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The day he learned that he was terminally ill was the day he lost interest in his purchasing power.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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