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as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
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Recent Examples of buy
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Yasser made the buy at the same time The Pro’s Closet auctioned off all its physical assets, including inventory and warehouse equipment.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Chiefs continue to be on an upswing in driving more women to buy tickets, merchandise and engage with team accounts across social media.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday afternoon, roughly 90% of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg (or 68 out of 76) had a buy rating on the stock, compared with 8% placing a hold and under 3% advising to sell.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Yasser made the buy at the same time The Pro’s Closet auctioned off all its physical assets, including inventory and warehouse equipment.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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These nearby houses have also recently been purchased: On Oakham Drive, San Ramon, in September 2023, a 2,670-square-foot home was sold for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $730.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, concerns about the growing budget deficit and the potential need for the U.S. government to issue even more debt have further weakened investor appetite to purchase government bonds, experts say.Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Despite his bribery and corruption being an open secret among 7th Fleet sailors, Francis was able to stay one step ahead of investigators for years, at one point bribing a Naval Criminal Investigative Service agent to leak him details about criminal probes.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Federal law prohibits threatening election officials or staff with violence, intimidating or bribing voters, buying or selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes and marking ballots for voters without their input.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the future, researchers believe similar dating methodologies could one day be applied to not just other meteorites, but planets.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Smyth was believed to have abused more than 100 boys and young men in England and then Africa, starting in the 1970s and likely continuing until his death in 2018.Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 13 Nov. 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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Emma’s always on her phone, smoking, or having tea.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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What about the things that don’t spark joy, per se, but do have some sentimental value?Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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And take us back to when insurance companies have the power to deny people with preexisting conditions.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sanders is also one of the biggest bargains in CU football history.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite all the holiday bargains, a shopping frenzy can lead to overspending and making unnecessary purchases.Becca Stanek, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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The 159-year-old French retailer will now accept cryptocurrencies through a partnership with Binance Pay and Lyzi.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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When the race for president is over every four years in the U.S., one candidate delivers a victory speech while the other, typically, accepts defeat in a concession speech.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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