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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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The nonprofit using the funds gathered by Kars4Kids has also previously used the donations for a matchmaking program for Jewish young adults and to purchase a $16.5 million building in Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In a letter to the mayor, Morales wrote, “You and I have a difference of opinion with respect to the purchase and sale transaction of the port fuel facility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But the booking process wasn’t as simple as just clicking purchase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But then you'll ask them what they want to purchase and they'll say "I'll have the cod please!"

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Upon my word, Caroline, I should think it more possible to get Pemberley by purchase than by imitation.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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