purchased

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It had been purchased six days earlier at Smokin’ Barrel Guns and Ammo in Raleigh, North Carolina, more than 600 miles away.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The property spanned more than 8,600 square feet when Lopez purchased it; however, she is understood to have added even more space to the property during her renovations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A motorhome was by far the largest item, in terms of both value and size, purchased by Murrell with SNP cash.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

At his suggestion, his parents had recently purchased an electronic touchscreen register that had all the prices programmed in, along with a credit card machine, allowing customers to sign their name with their finger.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser