purchasable
Americanadjective
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capable of being bought.
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that may be influenced by bribery; venal.
adjective
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able to be bribed or corrupted
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able to be bought
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The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
But what is clear is Tottenham is currently viewed as a club that is purchasable.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Amid the sea of purchasable wares, however, are some extraordinary stories, histories and insights.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2023
“Ten years ago this product was not purchasable on the market, and now they’re available everywhere,” Zarker said.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2022
Now that Yegey has apparently cast me off Gaum thinks I must be purchasable, and so prepared to buy me out in his own curious fashion.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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