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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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A fundraising drive has been launched to purchase a south of Scotland church with links to the man described as "Scotland's forgotten Einstein".

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

When making a large purchase or contracting for a service, you might feel shy about asking the seller to lower their price, but it is a good habit to get into.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Rams owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno’s tenure and Kroenke’s first move into Major League Baseball.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Beauty birthday gifts are often linked to your purchase history or require you to buy something.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Thorn pulled, and Seven tried to find purchase somehow, but there was just nothing to anchor herself to.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Fiercely protective of its independence, Hugging Face long turned down several stake purchases and takeover offers before reaching a deal with Nvidia, chosen for its commitment to developing the "open" ecosystem.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

East Lothian only held information for the past five years but had not conducted any raids or test purchases.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

This business includes sales of apps where Apple collects as much as 30% fees on in-app purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Here are seven celebrities who have taken luxury real estate to the extreme, with spectacular island purchases around the world.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Not bothering to wait for an answer, I flipped open the pamphlet Mr. Hanson had tucked in with my purchases.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

We have heard accounts from homeowners who bought outright, often with a mortgage, as well as those who purchased through shared-ownership schemes.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

She purchased her first home in California in 2004 for just $597,500.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end purchased the house just outside Cleveland a few months before marrying Taylor Swift.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

And Target logged higher sales, profit and a benefit from tariff refunds as shoppers purchased more toys, food and beauty products.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

When George Washington purchased Billy, Frank, and the other two boys in 1767, Virginia was one of thirteen British colonies in America.

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

Before purchasing a Flock ALPR, his department would recover an average of three stolen cars a year.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index for services providers was 55.4 in August compared with 54.1 in July, suggesting increased consumer spending and mounting inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Eastern, and the Institute of Supply Management’s services purchasing managers’ index for August at 10 a.m.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Shein previously told the BBC that the impact of legislation targeting ultra-fast fashion would "worsen the purchasing power of French consumers, at a time when they are already feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis".

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

“Did your husband seem disappointed, Mrs. Miyamoto, that he had not succeeded in purchasing his seven acres? Did he seem to you disappointed?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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