be sold out

phrase

: to have sold the entire amount of something
"Are there any more tickets?" "No, I'm sorry, We're (all) sold out."
often + of
The store was sold out of milk.

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Toronto’s games are expected to be sold out for the rest of the season, even with the team well outside a playoff spot, and those fans still have a reason for hope. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 While general may be sold out, members may still be able to get access. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The classic black may be sold out, but the light pink Powdered Sugar and Meringue shades are perfectly desirable for spring and summer. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2026 And will the 16 stadiums across Mexico, Canada and the US all be sold out? Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for be sold out

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“Be sold out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sold%20out. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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