Example Sentences

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“As gasoline and diesel futures outpace gains in crude prices, the possibility of some upside catch-up in WTI is increased since refiners will be purchasing extra crude barrels in attempting to capture highly favorable margins.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Your donations will contribute to Gift Cards that I will be purchasing from struggling NYC run specialty stores.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2020

"But franchising is a long-term investment, so understanding where millennials will be purchasing and what they want and how they want it always should be factored in."

From US News • Sep. 13, 2016

When they do so, employers will be purchasing health insurance plans on employees’ behalf and using employees’ remuneration to do so.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2014

My part will be purchasing the mills, and I shall take so much in the shape of rent.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie