proof of purchase
noun phrase
: evidence showing that something was bought
Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.
Examples of proof of purchase in a Sentence
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Scammers often use these tactics to pressure victims into paying before verifying the tickets.
7) Be wary of individuals showing receipts or proof of purchase: This is not a guarantee that an individual is in possession of a ticket, and it can be easily faked.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
To receive a refund, consumers should keep their online receipts, packaging displaying the lot number, or any other proof of purchase.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
An airline may require proof of purchase or other supporting documentation for the value of items in lost luggage.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Admission can be purchased online but proof of purchase must be presented at the Visitors Center, 601 West First St., for physical ticket redemption.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
An average claim amount was not immediately available; payouts were based in part on how many receipts a Juul user could produce showing proof of purchase.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Valid claims with proof of purchase ($1 per product).
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Some fear hackers could steal personal information, while others have concerns about the lack of proof of purchase or receipt in some transactions.
—Serge Beck, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
No rebates will be paid at Gardener White store locations and proof of purchase is required to receive the rebate.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
To receive a refund, consumers should keep their online receipts, packaging displaying the lot number, or any other proof of purchase.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
An airline may require proof of purchase or other supporting documentation for the value of items in lost luggage.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Admission can be purchased online but proof of purchase must be presented at the Visitors Center, 601 West First St., for physical ticket redemption.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
An average claim amount was not immediately available; payouts were based in part on how many receipts a Juul user could produce showing proof of purchase.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Valid claims with proof of purchase ($1 per product).
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Some fear hackers could steal personal information, while others have concerns about the lack of proof of purchase or receipt in some transactions.
—Serge Beck, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
No rebates will be paid at Gardener White store locations and proof of purchase is required to receive the rebate.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
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“Proof of purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proof%20of%20purchase. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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