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Market ImpactPlay
Using 'buy up' can imply trying to control a market by owning a large part of it. SlideStartup companies often fear that big corporations will buy up their innovative products.
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Urgent AcquisitionPlay
'Buy up' suggests a sense of urgency or a rush to acquire something quickly. SlideWhen the sale was announced, shoppers rushed to buy up discounted electronics.
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Scarcity ImplicationPlay
By using 'buy up', it can imply that something will soon be scarce or is in limited supply. SlideFans were worried they wouldn't get tickets, so they tried to buy up as many as they could.