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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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A $10 billion startup, Mercor, is offering to purchase prior work materials from contractors, raising intellectual property concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Though the dwarf pansies are not yet available to purchase, Litchfield encouraged islanders to consider planting other native and naturalised species to contribute to their conservation.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This bundle of fees includes mortgage-application charges, title insurance and legal fees that typically add up to 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The bag should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

I knew that was the list of items he wanted to purchase while he was in China.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu