purchase
Example Sentences
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Several visual-effects artists who have worked for top studios say Mercor contacted them with offers to purchase specific high-end production work, such as “4D physics scenes with camera data, depth and motion/point tracking.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In Canada gun ownership is regulated by laws that require would-be gun owners to obtain a licence by passing a safety course and rigorous background checks before they can purchase a firearm.
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
American soldiers receive an allowance for their uniforms, and it is now possible for American military women to purchase approved boots made to fit their feet.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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