purchases

Example Sentences

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The White House document claimed they had discussed Chinese investment in U.S. industries, purchases of U.S. oil and agricultural products, and ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the U.S.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

These are the sorts of purchases — wants, not needs — that are crucial as an economic signal.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

As gas prices heat up, there are growing signs that consumers are cooling on big-ticket purchases such as refrigerators, other major home appliances and furniture.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

It’s still capable of high-single-digit annual earnings growth, and there have been recent purchases by company insiders.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The store owned a bicycle which I used in delivering purchases.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright