try to buy

Example Sentences

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It’s a little easier to try to buy shares at other brokerages.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A few asked why the administration hadn’t stepped in earlier to try to buy the fuel terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Gil contacted his lawyers to try to buy more time.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“I’m holding some dry powder to try to buy at the bottom if there is an opportunity,” said Josh Kinser, an individual investor in Texas.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“By showing him my house. I’m going to try to buy us more time for Mom to come up with the rest of the money or for me to finish building—or both.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio