Example Sentences

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He’s owned Honda Accords for my entire life, drives them until they stop running and then buys another.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The next car he buys will likely be an EV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A market in which private equity increasingly buys up single-family housing isn’t going to yield havens of picket fences and prosperity.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“While they’re thoughtful about the big-ticket buys, they’re absolutely willing to spend on those high price points when they need to or when the technology is compelling enough.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Mami buys me a white turtleneck to wear with a red jumper and a pair of sturdy saddle shoes.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar