purchase
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Elevated fuel and electricity purchase costs are weighing on the South Korean state utility’s margins, the analysts write in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
According to a notice published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security, there is a plan to purchase $10 million to $20 million worth of shock gloves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the squeeze on drivers’ wallets has intensified in recent years, powered by rising purchase prices and high interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
In 2012, the couple first heard about the A38 proposals and were given a compulsory purchase order in 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It was well known that Webster would purchase enslaved people and allow them to work for a salary until they had repaid their purchase price.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
At one point in early July, some 90 percent of Russia's regions had imposed limits on fuel purchases -- mostly imposing maximum volume rules -- according to AFP calculations based on local announcements.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The farm-and-ranch chain is lowering prices, closing pet-specialty stores and scaling back expansion as its shoppers have delayed some purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
It added all purchases, including those with item verification, were subject to its buyer protection policy.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Since our move coincided with Amazon’s Prime Day sale, I timed a few purchases accordingly and saved a combined $21.50 on the router and some household essentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A couple of avatars have already turned their attention to me after my two purchases, and their interest makes the hairs rise on the back of my neck.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
In February, Thoma Bravo purchased human-capital management company Dayforce for $12.3 billion, marking the private-equity firm’s largest take-private deal to date.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Tickets for the event in Michigan cannot now be purchased online, with LIV's official website stating both ground passes and hospitality passes are "no longer available".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
When Denise Aiyedatiwa purchased a vacation to celebrate her new job, she had no idea where she would be going.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket at Varso Gas has been encouraged to check their ticket, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
I opened the picture book I’d purchased for the class so I could take a closer look.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
In Europe, flash purchasing managers’ surveys for August will give a steer on how economies are faring in an environment of high energy prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s believed she parked her Hyundai — which was found abandoned by authorities three days later — near Doane Pond, about two miles into the recreational area, after purchasing a parking pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
In their worldview, a family’s shrinking purchasing power is primarily evidence of bad character.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
This is not the first time outside money has been accepted by FSG, with global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity purchasing 3% for an undisclosed amount in 2023.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
They provided against Lent by purchasing dates, and green ginger of almonds, and herrings at 4s. 6d. the borse-load.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing purchase
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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