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
“We could become a bulk buying club for longevity therapies,” he said, to whoops and cheers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
"The positive surprise on imports seems to reflect a firming up in domestic demand, rather than deriving from distortions caused by the one-time bulk buying of commodities," he added.
From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023
Food store owners in the capital of Manila are losing money, with prices increasing rapidly since Sept. 1 and customers who used to snap up supplies in bulk buying smaller quantities.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023
From batch-cooking to beekeeping to bulk buying, here are the tips we're excited about sharing.
From Salon • May 6, 2021
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