He likely would have first tried to purchase and free his wife, to prevent more of their children from being born into slavery.

South Salt Lake has been trying to purchase the building for use as a community center.

"What are you trying to purchase from me with your silence?"

If I try to purchase necessary parts through the old economic structure, it takes a lot of time, even months.

To my glance, it appeared he was trying to purchase something warmer than beer from her.

They are currently trying to purchase the museum and all of its contents.

Russians still had to wait in line to try to purchase daily necessities.

He tries to purchase it from the man, but is refused.

Google tried to purchase Begun for $140 million in 2008.

They tried to purchase their own land but were unable to raise sufficient funds.