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repurchase

/ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃəs/ /ˌriːˈpɜːrˌtʃeɪs/

Meanings
noun
The act of repurchasing.

Examples :

"The repurchase of the old school textbooks was expensive. "
business finance economy

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missed verb

/mɪst/

To fail to hit.

"I missed the target."

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decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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wanted verb

[ˈwɒntʰɪd] [ˈwɑntʰɪd]

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

"What do you want to eat?  I want you to leave.  I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

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selling verb

/ˈsɛlɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

"The bakery is selling bread to customers. "

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regain verb

/ɹiːˈɡeɪn/

To get back; to recover possession of.

"After a long illness, Sarah regained her strength and was able to return to school. "

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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again adverb

/əˈɡeɪn/

Another time; once more.

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

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textbooks noun

/ˈtɛkstbʊks/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"Students need to buy their textbooks before the first day of class. "

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purchase noun

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

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repurchasing verb

/ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/ /ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃeɪsɪŋ/

To buy back or again; to regain by purchase.

"The company is repurchasing shares of its own stock to increase their value. "