purchase
verb (used with object)
to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy.
purchaser
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a word derived from
purchase.
Example Sentences
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Ford also warned that while a trade war would harm both countries, "it'd be definitely devastating on the US" given that Canada has been by far the largest purchaser of US vehicles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The amount is greater than the $265 million provisioned in December 2024 and, when added to previous settlements with purchaser plaintiffs, brings total cash payments for this litigation to around $1 billion, according to RBC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“The proposed purchaser has not provided materials sufficient to close the gap between the city’s stated requirements and the proposed purchaser’s current development plan,” lawyers for the city wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
An insider buy can also be viewed as an indication that the purchaser sees shares as undervalued at current levels.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 2026
These hazards of course follow the purchaser right into his home.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
