purchase
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The tech mogul—who has an estimated net worth of $3.3 billion—later expanded his holdings in the city with the purchase of three adjacent dwellings, which were all bought together for a total of $38.5 million.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Once-affordable smart screens are about to be much more expensive to make and to purchase because of hardware costs, not because of added experiential innovations.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
He planned to see whether he could get discounted tickets with Frontier—he had opted to purchase flights with Spirit because of their cheap fares.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
He says the operation he is involved with, including the purchase of the terminals, is funded by Iranians abroad and others who want to help those in the country.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
American soldiers receive an allowance for their uniforms, and it is now possible for American military women to purchase approved boots made to fit their feet.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing purchase
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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