purchases
Example Sentences
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At that time, Europe led the coal purchases, with global competition for the fuel causing a shortage that drove benchmark prices to new records.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
At around $4 to $4.50, shoppers start making substitute purchases.
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
The White House document claimed they had discussed Chinese investment in U.S. industries, purchases of U.S. oil and agricultural products, and ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the U.S.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
As gas prices heat up, there are growing signs that consumers are cooling on big-ticket purchases such as refrigerators, other major home appliances and furniture.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
June jerked her head up from the table, where she was inspecting the purchases.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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