Example Sentences
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Hunt and partner Van Hoisington run a firm in Austin that does one thing: It buys long-dated U.S. government bonds when it believes inflation is headed down, and sits on its hands when it doesn’t.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
To save money, she also buys clothes secondhand where possible, from charity shops, car boot sales and sites like Vinted.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The company is also well-known for its viral short videos, in which its internet-famous sneaker-authenticator Rami Almordaah evaluates, buys, and sells rare sneakers that often cost thousands of dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Keeley Small Cap Fund typically buys shares of companies with market capitalizations ranging from $100 million to $2.5 billion at initial investment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The type of friend who brings you coffee made just the way you like it, buys you flowers, gives you books, and bakes you muffins.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
