buy something
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Sometimes, an opportunity to buy something is hiding in plain sight.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
"I could stay somewhere temporarily, but I haven't got anywhere to live and it's very difficult to buy something because I haven't got the money now I've lost this property."
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
Volumes for branded online checkouts, when a customer uses a PayPal button or app to buy something, was up 5%, in line with guidance the company provided last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
If you find yourself really wanting to buy something, Valega recommends keeping a running list of items you want instead of adding them to your cart.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
“And I thought maybe you could buy something I’ve got.”
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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