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purchase

[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /
NOUN
possession obtained with money
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WEAK




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The companies announced multiyear agreements with Nvidia earlier this year that include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for their advanced laser systems and other optical technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

At the end of the season, confident that he’d learned enough about how things work, Mr. Coyne decided to move ahead with the purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pokémon cards and items continue to be the most popular to trade and purchase, according to show officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Advance purchase trans-Atlantic fares were down 15% year over year for Friday June 19, according to Deutsche Bank’s latest pricing analysis of the 500 busiest domestic and international routes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Her beauty, her pink cheeks and golden curls, seemed to give delight to all who looked at her, and to purchase indemnity for every fault.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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