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purchase

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




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When making a large purchase or contracting for a service, you might feel shy about asking the seller to lower their price, but it is a good habit to get into.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

My own purchase is not the case to generalize from.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Some only unlock after a qualifying purchase or once you have reached a particular membership tier so it can encourage you to spend money you had not intended to.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The company also said the Cybercab would be available to purchase for less than $30,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

“Ask her if she’d like to purchase a time-share here.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

The U.S. authorized expanded approvals for chip purchases for an Armenian data center project called Firebird to encourage the peace agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Fiercely protective of its independence, Hugging Face long turned down several stake purchases and takeover offers before reaching a deal with Nvidia, chosen for its commitment to developing the "open" ecosystem.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

If a predictable share of inference moves onto owned hardware, it shifts from recurring cloud bills toward one-time purchases and support contracts.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

East Lothian only held information for the past five years but had not conducted any raids or test purchases.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the country and opening up vast new lands that will fuel the debate over the future of slavery in America.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

She purchased her first home in California in 2004 for just $597,500.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Las Iguanas offers a free main when two other meals are purchased or a 20% off voucher.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end purchased the house just outside Cleveland a few months before marrying Taylor Swift.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Turn-of-the-century homes originally purchased for less than $500,000 are increasingly being renovated and selling for above $1.5 million, says Zawitz.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“Didn’t the agent who sold you the tickets tell you it wasn’t necessary to confirm on tickets purchased less than three days in advance?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Production activity growth was the strongest in August since January 2022, driven by a jump in orders, according to purchasing managers’ surveys published this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

If inflation is high, then the purchasing power of fixed payments is diluted.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

“It really does leave it as an open question for people who are purchasing these beverages,” Bowdring said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Over the years, a slew of A-listers have taken their property portfolios to another level by purchasing entire islands, transforming secluded stretches of land into the ultimate celebrity retreats.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

They provided against Lent by purchasing dates, and green ginger of almonds, and herrings at 4s. 6d. the borse-load.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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