bulk buying

noun

1. the purchase at one time, and often at a reduced price, of a large quantity of a particular commodity

2. 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

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".

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One group offered discounts on bulk buying, £5 off second orders, and the chance for members to win knives and knuckledusters for free.

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"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?"

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The US military in Japan later began bulk buying the seafood.

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“We could become a bulk buying club for longevity therapies,” he said, to whoops and cheers.

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