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Purchases during the presale will only be authorized if they are completed using a payment method that has a billing zip code from a qualifying county.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Purchases of stock by company insiders can be seen as bullish indicators because they signal that board members or executives are putting their own money on the line, rather than just talking up business trends.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Purchases are often limited to two per person, probably for the best given a single cookie can pack up to 500 calories.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Purchases took place in both large shopping centers and small discount shops in Ribeirão Preto.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2025

Purchases will be required by law to end in either zero or five.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman