asking price

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Recent Examples of asking price Buyers were receiving multiple offers, many of which were over asking price. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026 Winter Park’s holding steadier ground, selling close to asking price. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Theoretically, that could still happen — though if Manchester United saw Hall’s likely asking price as prohibitive in the recent window, then the 22-year-old will almost certainly prove unaffordable for them in 2027. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 But for a variety of reasons — such as asking price while also investing in pitching — the Royals haven’t been able to pull it off. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asking price
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Noun
  • South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index more than doubled in market value in June, but by Friday had shed most of the gains made this year.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Concerns about a Democratic Congress regulating AI led to a more than 5% drop in the tech-heavy Nasdaq, wiping out more than $2 trillion in market value.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • With the standard battery, the Victoria Phaeton cost US $2,000 (about $73,000 today, or about the list price of an upscale EV like the Audi Q8 or BMW i5).
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But the most exciting thing about these headphones right now is their 33% discount on Amazon, bringing their usual $299 list price down to $199.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Phil Lempert, a consumer trend analyst, told ABC News that when shopping for Thanksgiving deals, consumers should look at the unit price for the best deal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Before reaching for the familiar label, check the unit price next to its store-brand neighbor.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Kelley Blue Book's transaction cost is based on what people wound up paying for a new vehicle — that means whatever's on the sticker price, plus add-ons for fancier features, and minus any incentives, such as dealer discounts.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • However, industry analysts say customers base their purchasing decisions on the cost of the monthly payment more than on the sticker price of the car.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • City staff said the repayment would be based on the property’s current fair market value, with the federal program’s share estimated at about 75%.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But by next April, with the June 1, 2028 ban approaching, there will be little for consideration as the fair market value of the medallions will be a fraction of today.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Asking price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking%20price. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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