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    purchase

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    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo buy something; to get by paying money for it
    Where can I purchase some milk?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that you bought
    Your purchase is large enough to receive our free gift
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong hold on something; grip
    I could not get a purchase on the ice so I fell
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A firm grasp or hold.
    The climber struggled to get a good purchase on the rock.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act or process of buying equipment, materials, etc. for a company or organization
    The purchasing department handles all the company's acquisitions.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The acquisition of property or assets, especially by payment.
    The purchase agreement outlined the terms of the sale.

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    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

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    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.

      Those bins are just one of the tricks retailers use to get you to impulse buy, where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.

    • where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.

      where you purchase something without planning for it in advance.

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    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • Hey, no big deal. I give them my ID and the card I made the purchase with, all good.

      Hey, no big deal. I give them my ID and the card I made the purchase with, all good.

    • and the card I made the purchase with all good. I get my money

      and the card I made the purchase with all good. I get my money

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    How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:23How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • Usually, the troop or a Girl Scout's parents purchase the cookies before any sales are made.

      Usually, the troop or a Girl Scout's parents purchase the cookies before any sales are made.

    • purchase the cookies before any sales are made.

      purchase the cookies before any sales are made.

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    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • I probably got the most bang for my buck out of this purchase than anything else in my life.

      I probably got the most bang for my buck out of this purchase than anything else in my life.

    • And finally at the top of this list, one purchase that has immeasurably improved my quality of life is a subscription to Skillshare, who were very kindly sponsoring this video.

      And finally at the top of this list, one purchase that has immeasurably improved my quality of life is a subscription to Skillshare, who were very kindly sponsoring this video.

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    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • ROMNEY: If that's the case, then it will always be the best product that people can purchase.

      ROMNEY: If that's the case, then it will always be the best product that people can purchase.

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    Elon Musk loses more than $100 billion after tumultuous year

    02:53Elon Musk loses more than $100 billion after tumultuous year
    • Of course, there is his purchase of Twitter for $46 billion, which includes $44 billion sale and $2 billion in closing costs.

      Of course, there is his purchase of Twitter for $46 billion, which includes $44 billion sale and $2 billion in closing costs.

    • COURSE, THERE IS HIS PURCHASE

      COURSE, THERE IS HIS PURCHASE

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    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • A fee the retailer pays to the company on each buy now, pay later purchase.

      A fee the retailer pays to the company on each buy now, pay later purchase.

    • Companies like Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay, on the other hand, can approve on the spot and make approvals purchase by purchase.

      Companies like Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay, on the other hand, can approve on the spot and make approvals purchase by purchase.

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    Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties

    04:08Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties
    • Therefore, we need to continue to discuss with the United States how to improve Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and which weapons and equipments are most suitable for Taiwan in terms of the entire arms purchase.

      Therefore, we need to continue to discuss with the United States how to improve Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and which weapons and equipments are most suitable for Taiwan in terms of the entire arms purchase.

    • in terms of the entire arms purchase.

      in terms of the entire arms purchase.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • LAWS TO PURCHASE POWER AND

      LAWS TO PURCHASE POWER AND

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