purchases

Example Sentences

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And the customers came, with Joel ringing up purchases as cumbia music played in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Control over food purchases was lacking, the report said, pointing to many transactions at stores like Five Guys, Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It will deny billions of dollars in stock purchases of the company, Musk’s latest to go public.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Higher perceived net worth improves confidence and makes purchases of big-ticket items feel more affordable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He was not pleased with her purchases and began to tell her so.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison