buy it
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or buy the farm
as in die
to stop living
After years of ignoring his health problems, the old man finally bought it.
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Recent Examples of buy it
In 1967, Louise and George Decker, Breckenridge’s parents, bought it.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
With Meta’s models falling behind, becoming a cloud provider keeps it relevant in AI and buys it time to develop its own technology.
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Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Seven bodies were unearthed at the boarding house in 1988, and current owners Barbara Holmes and Tom Williams have welcomed a steady stream of visitors since buying it in 2010.
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Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
With Meta’s models falling behind, becoming a cloud provider keeps it relevant in AI and buys it time to develop its own technology.
—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Seven bodies were unearthed at the boarding house in 1988, and current owners Barbara Holmes and Tom Williams have welcomed a steady stream of visitors since buying it in 2010.
—
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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“Buy it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy%20it. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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