in the market

phrase

: in the position of being a potential buyer
in the market for a house

Examples of in the market in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, Calvin Klein said Thursday the brand and Leoni will part ways at the end of her current contract, confirming speculation that had been circulating in the market. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Hello82, the K-pop entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, aims to plant a flag in the market with their upcoming 82World. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Ramirez said Nike is just the latest to join a cohort of American companies looking to establish their presence in the market. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Today's Amazon Deals of the Day showcases epic discounts on some of the best screens in the market, for your eyes only. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the market

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in the market was in 1877

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“In the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20market. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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