purchased

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One of Turner’s biggest gambles—and most humbling moments in business—came in the mid-1980s when TBS purchased MGM from controlling owner Kirk Kerkorian.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Roughly 37 million devices purchased in the United States are eligible, according to a court filing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

When Griffin bought the apartment in 2019 it became, and remains, the most expensive property purchased in the US.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

There would be additional costs for companies beyond telecoms operators, the report said, including the need to replace already purchased equipment.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He purchased Gracy, a seamstress, along with several other family members, from a Virginia man.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis