option to buy

idiom

: a right to buy (something) in the future for a specified price
The ad is for a condo to rent with an option to buy.

Examples of option to buy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although the movie officially premieres on Friday, websites for Cinemark and AMC Theaters have the option to buy tickets and see the movie a day early. Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 An option to buy the ball privately for $4,500,000 is also said to be available. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 There was talk that he would be sold in the summer, but after much speculation and links to the likes of Porto and Napoli, the 'Little Tiger' stayed in Spain by penning a loan deal until June 30, 2025 which can be extended while there is also an option to buy him. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 The company’s homeowners insurance offers the option to buy additional coverage like service line coverage, coverage for home systems like central air and furnaces, and coverage for flooding on top of a standard homeowners insurance policy. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for option to buy 

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“Option to buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/option%20to%20buy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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