make a purchase

Example Sentences

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Many younger adults can no longer afford to make a purchase, eliminating a historical pathway to wealth accumulation and financial stability.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

According to a RetailMeNot survey, 66% of Americans said they were at least somewhat likely to hold out until Memorial Day to make a purchase they’ve been eyeing.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

More than half of first-time buyers now need two incomes to make a purchase, compared to just 40% in the 1990s.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Peleg Mizrachi encourages shoppers to ask themselves a series of questions before they make a purchase, whether new or thrifted: Am I going to wear this item more than 30 times?

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Maudie Donavan, her once-in-a-while girl friend, was about to make a purchase.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith