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purchase

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




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Taken together, the wind farms would generate 30 gigawatts of new power by 2030, enough to power more than 10 million homes and reduce volatility in energy pricing thanks to long-term power purchase agreements.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Discretionary spending is what consumers purchase after paying for essentials like housing, food and transportation.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

While its balance sheet could see a slight strain from the Aethon purchase, the effects are likely to remain manageable, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Following the transaction, the executive owned 105,077 company shares, including 561 acquired through an employee stock purchase plan back in February.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Herold rode into the nearby town of Bowling Green with the Confederates to purchase, of all things, a new pair of shoes.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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