purchased

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That’s because everyone who purchased shares has a choice to make: Buy more, sell some or hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Private equity refers to investments in companies whose shares are not publicly traded; private-equity funds will have purchased these underperforming companies in hopes of turning them around.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

For example, a refrigerator purchased for fresh fruits and vegetables can easily be repurposed to hold bottles of soda.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Roblox allows the purchase of virtual assets — clothing and dance moves, for example — which can only be purchased with the platform’s in-game currency, Robux.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But the rules said the boys each had to use what they purchased.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty