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Before buying a new laptop, it's always a good idea to __________ (look in many different shops before making a purchase) different stores to compare prices,
shop around
Many fast fashion brands sell __________ (made in large quantities by machines, not handmade) products that are cheap but not durable
mass produced
I always try to buy from __________ (belonging to or based in a particular area) brands to support small businesses in my area
local.
She was about to buy the dress, but then she decided to __________ (reduce the amount of something) her spending
cut down on
Can you please __________ (reserve something to buy later) this sweater for me? I’ll come back for it later
put aside.
Instead of buying natural wool, he bought a sweater made of __________ (artificial, not made from natural materials) fabric.
synthetic
My parents prefer traditional shopping, but I enjoy __________ (buying things over the internet) shopping because it’s more convenient,
online
I didn't plan to buy a new phone, but it was an __________ (a sudden, unplanned decision to buy something) purchase—I saw a great discount and couldn’t resist,
impulse
He had to __________ (find information about something) some information on sustainable shopping for his school project
check up on.
More second-hand shops have started to __________ (appear or start to exist suddenly) in my neighborhood recently
spring up.
She found a designer handbag at half price—it was a real __________ (a product sold at a lower price than usual)
bargain.
Many people prefer shopping at a __________ (a group of stores that belong to the same company) store rather than independent shops
chain.
We should always consider the __________ (principles of what is right or wrong when making purchases) value of a product before buying it
ethical.
He didn’t like the shoes he ordered online, so he decided to __________ (return something to a store) them
send them back
I was hesitant about getting this dress, but my friend convinced me to __________ (spend a lot of money on something expensive) for it.
pay out
Many people criticize modern consumerism, saying we live in a __________ (a culture where people frequently discard and replace items instead of reusing them)
throw-away society.
