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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All three moves were successful, but the team doesn’t want to make a habit of spending big on the open market.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Last year, The Mail on Sunday reported that Andrew had previously rented a four-bedroom apartment in St James’ Palace for his daughters for £1,600 a month, well below what the property would go for in the open market.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
Under buyback programs, instead of making cash distributions, companies repurchase their own shares on the open market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Walker, 26, had been projected as the league’s top offensive tackle option on the open market by several national analysts prior to free agency this week.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Last year, The Mail on Sunday reported that Andrew had previously rented a four-bedroom apartment in St James’ Palace for his daughters for £1,600 a month, well below what the property would go for in the open market.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
Under buyback programs, instead of making cash distributions, companies repurchase their own shares on the open market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Walker, 26, had been projected as the league’s top offensive tackle option on the open market by several national analysts prior to free agency this week.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Open market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20market. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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