on sale

phrase

1
: for sale
2
: available for purchase at a reduced price

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There are still standard admission tickets on sale for all three matches. — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The Nordstrom gods have blessed us, putting Anne Hathaway’s exact animal-print sneakers on sale for 50 percent off. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 20 July 2026 This deal from an Amazon seller brings the price down to $1,195, with the official Amazon listing on sale for $1,199. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 20 July 2026 This Darla sandal, on sale for a limited time, doles out balance despite its towering platform height. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on sale

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Onsager
on sale
on sale or return
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“On sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20sale. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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