purchase
Example Sentences
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In such instances, he is likely to check measurements, ask the client if they are losing weight or advise them to wait to purchase until closer to their event.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
Authorities in all three host countries have encouraged fans to purchase from verified sources, check web addresses and beware of splashy social media offers.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Herold rode into the nearby town of Bowling Green with the Confederates to purchase, of all things, a new pair of shoes.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing purchase
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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