Example Sentences

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Buying stocks in January of either 1973 or 2000 left you with less wealth 10 years later than in 1929.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Buying a first home has become a family affair as young adults are caught in the most expensive housing market in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Buying sprees of outlets led to owners who became highly leveraged and less able to invest in programming, which put the squeeze on suppliers such as CBS News Radio.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Buying a house got a little cheaper in the first quarter.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“At Graeter’s. Buying ice cream,” comes his muffled reply.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper