purchasing

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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2023, the province of British Columbia put restrictions on Americans purchasing its Ozempic after it found that 15% of prescriptions for the drug came from the US, mostly through Canada-based online pharmacies.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

First-quarter private capital spending data released last week showed companies spent a record 8.7 billion Australian dollars, equivalent to US$6.25 billion, building data centers and purchasing equipment to fill them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Shein, founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, is purchasing the clothing brand Everlane.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

One purchasing committee found a large department store which gave us wholesale rates on everything from underwear to baseball gloves.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey