buy
verb (used with object)
to acquire the possession of, or the right to, by paying or promising to pay an equivalent, especially in money; purchase.
buying
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present participleof buy.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Besides going for American labels, they are also buying European luxury goods second hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Matt Arnold, 46, was buying items at the East Dulwich store when he was stopped by management at a self-service till.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
House hunters looking into buying a condo should check what the HOA reserves are like, Ringbauer said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The billionaire focuses on buying what he views as high-quality growth companies.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
There was no point buying insurance from a bank that went out of business the minute the insurance became valuable.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
