purchase

Example Sentences

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Higher prices for raw materials such as oil, coal and liquefied natural gas are expected to raise the state utility’s fuel purchase costs and reduce its operating profit, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It’s also widely believed that the Trump-Xi talks will focus primarily on economic issues, such as extending their trade truce beyond November and securing purchase commitments in areas such as aerospace and agriculture.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It says it's "expected to be available in 2029"- which means, from that date, flat owners will purchase their home and the building and land beneath it, rather than it being owned by a freeholder.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The victim, who requested not to be identified, initially received a text message on March 18 asking him to confirm a $350 Apple Store purchase made with his credit card.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I dug my fingers into the clay to gain purchase and pulled.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri