open market
noun
: an economic market in which prices are based on competition among private businesses and not controlled by a government : free market
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If Marner can get $14 million, what could that mean for someone like Eichel on the open market?
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Athletic's Jim Bowden tabbed the Yankees as a team that could land him on the open market.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
In April, after having trouble selling on the open market, two former producers for American Idol decided to auction off their vineyard estate in Paso Robles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Davis, who has an extensive injury history, wasn’t able to stay healthy during his first season with the Mavs but would still fetch a massive haul on the open market.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Athletic's Jim Bowden tabbed the Yankees as a team that could land him on the open market.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
In April, after having trouble selling on the open market, two former producers for American Idol decided to auction off their vineyard estate in Paso Robles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Davis, who has an extensive injury history, wasn’t able to stay healthy during his first season with the Mavs but would still fetch a massive haul on the open market.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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“Open market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20market. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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