purchase
Example Sentences
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Discretionary spending is what consumers purchase after paying for essentials like housing, food and transportation.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“Our April data shows that rate-lock activity pulled back after a strong first quarter, but purchase locks remain ahead of last year despite rate volatility,” said Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Blackstone plans to purchase $200 million’s worth of the shares, about an 11% stake.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
That way, it still owns the customer relationship and receives the relevant customer data from the purchase, said Derek Shon, global director of Product Strategy for Little Caesars Enterprises.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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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