public sale

noun

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Any remaining tickets will be released during a general public sale following the presale. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026 This one-of-one autographed version of the card could challenge the most expensive public sale of an Ohtani card ever and almost certainly pass Judge’s previous high sale. Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026 Emu farms are specifically mentioned as exemptions to certain permit rules for public sale and exhibition, but people still need to follow the right regulations depending on their specific situation. Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Early access presale for the Las Vegas shows begins Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. local time, while public sale begins at 3 p.m. local time. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for public sale

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of public sale was in 1641

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“Public sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20sale. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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