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

Even when I do make a purchase, I often don’t like it once it arrives, which makes me reluctant to try again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

"My theory is that customers have got the information they need from the LLM answer, which gives them confidence to make a purchase."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

“No limit, no questions asked. Just use your palm whenever you need to make a purchase, and the charge will go directly to this. Cancel it by signing your own name against your palm.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu