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purchase

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




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They are also set to investigate how officials were able to bypass the system of public tenders for contracts, and the origin the funds used to purchase land titles.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In July 2018, 28-year-old Markeis McGlockton took his young son into a Clearwater, Florida, convenience store to purchase snacks.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

On its FAQ page,, external world football's governing body says it "strongly encourages you to purchase all types of tickets" through its official platforms.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Weiss has made significant changes to CBS News’ roster of talent, programming and operations since taking over last October following Paramount’s purchase of her news and opinion platform, the Free Press, for $150 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Hila made a furious noise, shaking her head as if he had only forgotten to purchase the right brand of paper towels, and was already shifting slowly toward Ashmodai.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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