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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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition, players can purchase tickets at all of the lottery's self-service terminals throughout the state.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
In California, sales tax applies to purchases of tangible personal property.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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China, as the primary suspect, has purchased more than 2,800 tons of gold from overseas in the last two years—more than all the metal backing gold ETFs globally.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition, players can purchase tickets at all of the lottery's self-service terminals throughout the state.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The retail price is $299 and is available for purchase at RD1's Tasting Room in Lexington, at select retailers, and online at RD1spirits.com.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
In California, sales tax applies to purchases of tangible personal property.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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After buying nebulizers, syringes, gaskets, battery packs, electrical firmware and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine liquid, Danek—who had recently sold his stake in a vaporizer company—took everything apart and hacked together a functional prototype.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Her leverage is further extended with alternative leagues like Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited available.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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That leverage figure is still on the high side for the sector but down from 6.1 times at the end of the prior quarter.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
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Tim Lammers The trade publication also projects that Focus Features’ papal thriller Conclave will round out the domestic box office top five with $5 million in ticket sales from 1,796 venues.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adidas is expected to continue to gain market share this year as Nike navigates a decline in sales and transitions to new leadership.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The result means Norris has trimmed the gap to Verstappen by 10 points to 47 with four races left and 120 points up for grabs.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Voters in Uruguay, one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America, go to the polls Sunday to decide on a new president and on a major pension reform — with all 129 congressional seats also up for grabs.Marina E. Franco (Noticias Telemundo for Axios), Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The creation of MCCs specifically for firearms retailers is weaponizing the financial system against lawful gun owners by seeking to label and track transactions on firearms and ammunition.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The transaction was made with the designation for return.Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 4 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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Devin Booker led the Suns’ comeback with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals, shooting 61.1% from the floor and making five of his nine three-point attempts.Matias Grez, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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His 34-point explosion Monday — with two steals and two blocks to boot!Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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The pincer grasp is especially helpful when eating and playing with toys.Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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The possibility of the American Dream is still within the grasp of many.Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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