bought

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The development group bought its land from numerous wealthy companies and families who claimed ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The firm, at one time considered the crown jewel of UK tech, was bought by Japanese company Softbank in 2016 before being listed in New York in 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He’s even bought satellite imagery to track Rocket Lab’s construction progress at Wallops.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It has held a position in the Garnier and Maybelline owner since 1974, when it bought in at the request of L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to help stop the French government from nationalizing the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tante Jans had bought most of the clothing for us three girls since coming to live with us, but her gifts had a price.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom