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bought

[bawt] / bɔt /
ADJECTIVE
purchased
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Using tenancy documents given to us by Satchit Warade, the BBC traced an email address linked to the person listed as the landlord, Edward Robinson, who appeared to have bought the property in March 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It added that Nintendo's statements on the problem were "patchy", and as a result many customers simply bought new controllers, instead of pursuing a free fix or replacement via customer service.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Williams bought the brand-new home in 2017 for $6.68 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Andy Leisner, an e-mobility consultant who was formerly chief executive of the e-moto company Rawrr, estimated that up to 80% of the bikes are bought through e-commerce platforms and delivered straight to the customer’s driveway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He had restored it from a used one he bought in New York, where he lives.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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