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buy up

buy up


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. purchase all of commodity: to purchase all, or all that is available, of a commodity
They've been buying up property in the area.

2. purchase something in quantity: to purchase something in great quantity without regard to expense
buying up modern paintings

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