buy something
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"I think it wouldn't be a bad idea for schools to point that out and say, look, if you're going to buy something, make sure you keep below X amount," says Tim.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
But we’ve all been in that situation where you buy something specifically for a recipe and have no clue what to do with the leftovers.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
I’m going to buy something from you,’” said Arasheben, describing an encounter with the late Anthony Mason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
He would sell their house, currently valued around $1.2 million with a $200,000 mortgage at 2.5%, and buy something smaller for cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
If we wanted to buy something, we couldn't touch it.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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