: a usually sudden sharp decline in security prices accompanied by increased volume of trading
sold off; selling off; sells off
: to suffer a drop in prices
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Some level of sell-off of this roster is now also imperative, as the Leafs have multiple pieces that could fetch a late first-round pick or an equivalent prospect by the March 6 trade deadline.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This rush also reflected Tesla's rebound from the 2022 sell-off, with shares more than doubling in 2023.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Some level of sell-off of this roster is now also imperative, as the Leafs have multiple pieces that could fetch a late first-round pick or an equivalent prospect by the March 6 trade deadline.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Companies to watch include Kraft Heinz, which could share more details on its upcoming split, and Nestle, which is considering selling off multiple brands in its portfolio.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Sell-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell-off. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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