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In addition, investors in the rental market have been purchasing a large share of single-family houses.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Reuters reported Friday that many East Palestine do not trust state and local authorities, and have been purchasing large quantities of bottled water as they determine whether it's safe to stay in the town.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2023

The move comes as some buyers, such as China, have been purchasing large volumes of Russian oil, taking advantage of its low price.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

Many have been purchasing foreign currencies and gold to protect their savings.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

For five days the government has been selling meal, by the peck, for $12: and yet those who have been purchasing have endeavored to keep it a secret!

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp