as in transaction
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
my neighbor tried to make a sale, but no one was interested in buying his old car they made enough profit from the sale of the house for a down payment on the new one
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Recent Examples of sale
As a result of that low demand and a massive decline in sales, producers in the Golden State have ripped out nearly 40,000 acres of vines over the past year, according to a new report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
This includes law, finance, tech, healthcare and sales.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Just in time for the colder months, Pottery Barn is having a quiet sale on quilts.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The assumption from some of our sources is that ITV CEO Carolyn McCall will seek a buyer for the studios business soon after the sale of networks.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
This includes law, finance, tech, healthcare and sales.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Just in time for the colder months, Pottery Barn is having a quiet sale on quilts.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The assumption from some of our sources is that ITV CEO Carolyn McCall will seek a buyer for the studios business soon after the sale of networks.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
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That personal touch makes pest control feel less like a transaction and more like a relationship.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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And navigating a deal without his guidance may well prove impossible.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Hollywood memorabilia experts expect its value to climb even higher in December’s auction.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The sale of Southridge Mall in the Village of Greendale could move forward by the end of 2025 as the village finalizes its master plan for the 100-acre site ahead of a potential foreclosure auction.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All military guests who dine in on Veterans Day will also receive a Buy-One, Get-One bounce-back card for a future purchase.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The two credit card giants have been entangled in a lawsuit brought by retailers for the last 20 years that alleged the companies have fixed the price of interchange fees — a large portion of the fees merchants pay when a customer makes a purchase with a credit card.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the opening of this 1957 bargain-bin drive-in picture, a mid-century WASP patriarch in the Man in the Gray Flannel Suit mold (Whit Bissell) plucks the body of a student athlete (Gary Conway) from a flaming bus crash.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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These $14 Ruffle Ankle Socks would look great with these $36 Mary Jane Ballet Flats, creating a chic, girly look—while this Brushed Bomber Jacket is a great bargain at just $56 and can dress up any look while keeping you warm.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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