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Recent Examples of purchaserBut the would-be purchaser told the seller that the money was accidentally sent to another account, and provided a number to call Cash App to resolve the issue, police said.—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 As a top purchaser of Russian natural gas and oil, China has helped keep Russia’s war economy afloat.—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 While other resale sites place huge markups on their tickets, Theatr ensures that every ticket must be sold at the price the original purchaser paid or less.—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 The cumulative effects of our spending behaviors carry enormous implications for society, the environment and everyone’s well-being – from the purchaser and recipient to people working throughout the supply chain.—Michael Luchs, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025 Her first ancestor, Captain John Jackson, came over in 1799 and became the first Black purchaser of land on Staten Island.—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 For instance, alcohol can legally be consumed in bars, where one often meets and even talks to other people; meanwhile many states that have legalized recreational marijuana prohibit its use where it is sold, forcing the purchaser to take an additional step in order to get high in company.—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025 India is the second largest purchaser of gold after China, according to data from the World Gold Council, which shows the country has been a consistent buyer for years, driven by traditional demand for gold during the festive (October) and wedding seasons (October to mid-January and April to May).—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025 The People’s Bank of China has been a relentless purchaser of gold, marking its 11th consecutive monthly buy this September, per commodities news site Kitco.—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The buyer called the number, prompting House officials to investigate and discover that multiple phones ordered under Southerland’s account were unaccounted for, prosecutors said.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Attendance remains stable year-on-year, though Renouard notes a clear change in buyer behavior.
And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.
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Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.
These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.