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purchase

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




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It follows the French company’s acquisition of South Korean industrial gas provider DIG Airgas, demonstrating immediate value creation from the purchase, Air Liquide said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Dorset Wildlife Trust has completed the purchase of 110 acres at Upton Heath, near Poole, after a successful fundraising campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Alphabet purchase increases Berkshire’s tech exposure and deploys part of its $380 billion cash, sparking debate on its valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And while the sale resulted in a significant profit on the original purchase price, the property did not manage to achieve its very lofty initial asking price of $2.9 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

These, Langer explained, were not the commercial machines that had once been available for purchase.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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