get a purchase on something
gain a purchase on something

Current house purchased in 1925 on the west side of the river.

In 1935, James purchased a life insurance policy on his wife.

She was purchased on 8 December at a cost of £4,900.

Later, he purchased the houses on the other side of the street.

It is probably only a matter of time before even nuclear weapons may be purchased on the open market.

In this case an apartment had been purchased on the first floor.

A stock company in which working men could purchase land on the open market was proposed by him.

The site was eventually purchased on October 11, 1841, for $10,500.

He wouldn't run for Congress or purchase a seat on the stock exchange.

In 1880, the congregation purchased the building on 116th Street.