purchases
Example Sentences
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As in other parts of the global economy, manufacturing continued to receive support from businesses bringing forward purchases in an effort to avoid even higher prices in the future, or difficulties in securing needed products.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Items only available for a limited time encourage both rapid purchases and returning to the platform frequently — sometimes multiple times per day — to avoid missing out on items,” the letter said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Deere has struggled from an extended slowdown in the tractor business with farmers cutting back on big-ticket purchases amid elevated interest rates and a challenging farming market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The filing raised concerns about in-game purchases, chat features and what it described as "engagement-maximising" design.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Ba’s ship ticket, the money advanced for purchases on his trip, the rent for our building .
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
