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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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WEAK




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Mary Kay committed her sellers to advance purchase of the products, a system she believed motivated success, according to Ms. Gavenas: “A bigger buy-in gave consultants more incentive to clinch a sale.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Even when I do make a purchase, I often don’t like it once it arrives, which makes me reluctant to try again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

A portion of the pieces in the exhibition will be available for purchase, with a detailed checklist to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They pay £5 a year and are then able to purchase points to buy food.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“So as we go down each aisle, I’ll tell you what your family can purchase from each food group.”

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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