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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
Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Shops were open, and many of the men were buying bread and gasoline.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
But privately, Osborn praised progressives while top Democratic dark money groups in Washington, D.C., supported his campaign with ad buys.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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To do that, the government may have to issue debt, although some proponents of a bitcoin reserve say the United States could sell some of its gold reserves and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin.
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Shops were open, and many of the men were buying bread and gasoline.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meta: How much goodwill can a $1 million donation buy?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
But privately, Osborn praised progressives while top Democratic dark money groups in Washington, D.C., supported his campaign with ad buys.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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When announcing the collaboration, Primavera Sound noted that fans can purchase day tickets for the festival.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Both are on sale now and available to purchase online.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sarkozy, a conservative who remains an important figure in French politics even after leaving office in 2012, had been found guilty by a lower court of trying to bribe a judge and of peddling influence in exchange for confidential information about a probe into his 2007 campaign finances.Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The suit has raised new questions about fairness in college admissions, evoking comparisons to the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, in which a slew of celebrities and business tycoons were embroiled in a massive fraud scheme to bribe their way into prestigious colleges.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Investigators believe the 17-year-old was not shot in the garage but made his way there after he was wounded, Vainuku said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tennessean high school sports writer Tyler Palmateer discovered in his reporting on this statewide project that many coaches believe these projects have become a necessity.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Westminster senior Maddy Gassman scored 18 points and had 10 steals and six rebounds to lead the Owls to a 46-41 victory over Mount de Sales.Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Huskies were led by Strong, who came just shy of a second consecutive double-double with a career-high 29 points plus nine rebounds, four assists and a steal.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
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His returns bring a historical depth to the sport, as few figures have been as loved by fans quite like Dale Earnhardt Jr. has.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Taking an active stance in your local community can have a ripple effect on others in the community. 2.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article OAKLAND — The Lucky Supermarket in Montclair was targeted twice in three days this week by pre-dawn burglars, who used a vehicle to smash through an entrance before taking merchandise in one break-in and some cash from an ATM in the other, authorities said.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hilcorp promised to cut 113,000 tons of emissions there over 3 years – like taking 24,000 cars off the road.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Temu has now fully replaced Wish, an earlier bargain online shopping site, in the cultural lexicon as the signifier of knockoffs or budget-friendly alternatives.Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nissan's share price had also fallen to the point where it is considered something of a bargain.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ruling family accepted an offer for humanitarian asylum from Russian President Vladimir Putin.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
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While 82% of senior executives feel accepted at work, according to Korn Ferry, only 63% of individual contributors share this feeling.Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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