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purchase

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




Example Sentences

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The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I’ve been considering whether it might be a good idea to purchase a condo for him.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The previous record was Steve Cohen’s $2.4 billion purchase of the New York Mets in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s been a big week for L.A.’s Bob Baker Marionette Theater — it made its Coachella debut and entered an agreement to purchase the Highland Park theater it has been renting since 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Seven screamed as Thorn scrambled for purchase on a slippery rock.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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