as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I need to purchase a new heavy coat
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Recent Examples of purchase
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
That may mean returning a purchase or adjusting your budget.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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In other words, adopting Amendment 2 won’t change any existing fishing regulations or the agency’s ability to set seasons, bag limits, or methods, and sportsmen will still have to purchase fishing and hunting licenses.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, that single purchase doesn’t include everything that the tool offers.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
That may mean returning a purchase or adjusting your budget.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dexter bought the resort in 1883 and supported it as a luxury draw for 13 years, until Twin Lakes were dammed, a mere year after the cabin’s construction.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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During Lutnick’s 20-minute talk, the burly, balding 63-year-old made an impassioned defense of Tether, a cryptocurrency attached to the U.S. dollar, and announced the launch of an initial $2 billion financing business to provide leverage to Bitcoin investors.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The removal of both Hamas and Hezbollah from the military balance in the Middle East will remove a critical piece of Tehran’s leverage, leaving Iran with fewer ways to hold Israelis at risk and deter them from taking offensive action.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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And those agents can actually ruin deals — like the one who tried to negotiate a price down by insulting the home, which turned off her sellers, or another who threatened a sale by going on vacation instead of signing papers at a closing.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The site was for sale after Jones lost a $1.4 billion defamation suit against the families of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre — which Jones continually spread lies about — forcing him into bankruptcy.Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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That means more than 1,000 bottles will be up for grabs — for gifting, collecting, or Christmas season sipping — around the state.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the nation decides its next president, among other positions of power up for grabs on Election Day, one key message will be repeatedly instilled until the election is over.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including convertible debt transactions and a licensing agreement with Advaxis, Inc.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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That way, your antivirus software can detect threats in real-time, and a hacker would have to gain access to your phone and your Mac to execute any transactions.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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More than a dozen container vessels are currently waiting in the port anchorage area of Freeport, Everstream Analytics data shows.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Mina Rashid will be transformed into a luxurious waterfront residential community, and anchorage points will be expanded across the emirate.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Braun has rocketed out of the gate as the Nuggets’ new fifth starter, averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, a block and a steal per game through a tenth of the season.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Luke Kornet started in place of Brown in the second game against the Hornets and dropped 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mastering the pincer grasp The pincer grasp describes your toddler's ability to pick up objects with their thumb and forefinger.Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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They’re now excluded by price from large swaths of their home cities and suburbs that not long ago were within their financial grasp.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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