bulk buying
Britishnoun
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the purchase at one time, and often at a reduced price, of a large quantity of a particular commodity
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the purchase of the whole or greater part of the output of a commodity of a country or state by a single buyer, usually another country or state; state trading
Example Sentences
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Sehar Shahid, who runs 24hrpharmacy.co.uk in Paisley, said her advice to people was not to panic and start bulk buying "because that makes it worse for everyone".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025
"Do I want to promote exercise and control or reduce weight? Do I prefer to buy organic or local produce? Do I have access to bulk buying?"
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2025
“We could become a bulk buying club for longevity therapies,” he said, to whoops and cheers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
Indian bulk buying of Russian coal is set to continue, with June imports expected to be the most in at least seven and a half years, Refinitiv Eikon ship tracking data showed.
From Reuters ● Jun. 18, 2022
Many residents in the city have had difficulties getting groceries, resorting to bartering and bulk buying.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2022
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