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In April, it imposed sanctions on a unit of Hengli Petrochemical, a major industrial company in China that the U.S. said has purchased billions of dollars of Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The reservations, which can be purchased online, will be required to visit the falls Fridays through Sundays and on holidays during peak visitation season, from May 15 through Sept. 27.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

His artificial-intelligence startup xAI purchased the company last year in a deal that valued X at $33 billion.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Options prices depend on several factors, including the price at which the stock can be purchased, the date in the future, and the volatility of the underlying shares.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"I always dreamed about having my own petting zoo. When this old form was for sale, I bought it and we moved out here. I purchased all the animals and built the fence myself."

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene