Example Sentences

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"Had they dropped all of them at once, their market will have fragmented - some will have bought the book, some will have watched the series or listened to the podcast," says Mr Coram James.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2023

So she postponed her plans until September, when she hopes peak summer pricing will be over and car rental companies will have bought more vehicles.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2021

Before the game, Toronto coach Mike Babcock commented on the Sabres‘ improvement this season by saying: “Pretty soon, Leaf fans won’t be able to buy tickets here because Buffalo fans will have bought them already.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2018

“Even if Facebook is out of business, someone will have bought the archive.”

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2015

My cook will have bought the Evening News," said Castalia, "and Ann will be spelling it out over her tea.

From Monday or Tuesday by Woolf, Virginia