1.   Celia began listing their recent purchases and gestured proudly to the fountain.

2.   Since the recent purchase of a block of furnished flatlets in Bridlington, Yorkshire, self-catering holidays have become an attractive alternative.

3.   The most recent purchase, in April, was the stretch between Willits and Novato.

4.   He displayed his recent purchases with pride.

5.   Almost half the online buyers said their most recent purchase of clothing from the Internet was made in addition to purchases made off line.

6.   An example is his recent purchase of shares in Whole Foods Market, a retailer of natural foods.

7.   An example of wacky but savvy business strategy is her recent purchase of a royal title.

8.   And analysts have hailed its recent purchase of the leading digital-sound editing company as a marriage made in media-technology heaven.

9.   Arquit said Microsoft also is trying to capture other methods for accessing the Internet through its recent purchase of Web TV and investments in Apple Computers Inc.

10.   Boston is excited about a recent purchase, a print by the late James Lesesne Wells made in collaboration with Stovall.