as in cost
to have a price of
those old toys that we tossed away are now fetching big bucks as antiques
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Recent Examples of fetched
The windows were curved so indoor plants fetched the most sunlight.
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Dave Lieber
feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Also in 2022, Russell Wilson cost the Denver Broncos two firsts, two seconds and a player; Sam Darnold’s transfer from the Jets to the Panthers elicited three picks (second, fourth and sixth rounders); and, Baker Mayfield fetched a fourth-round, conditional pick for Cleveland’s deal with Carolina.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The younger Kirksey also fetched footballs and equipment for Rice and Owens with the San Francisco 49ers as a ball boy during grade school.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The 6,000-square-foot, 2-story restaurant building fetched $388 per square foot.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
While most teams are looking for a center over a winger, McMann is somewhat similar to Kiefer Sherwood, who fetched the Canucks two second-round picks in a deal with the Sharks last week.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That was Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Van Winkle Selection’ Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller’s Auction 2007, a one-of-a-kind bottle that fetched $125,000.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Remarkably, the highest price for a common garden variety 275 GTB/4 (330 units were produced) is still well beyond reach, with RM Sotheby’s having fetched $10,175,000 in 2014 for a car that had been pre-loved by the world’s favourite petrolhead, Steve McQueen.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2020, there have been 10 sales on MLS in the Sacramento region that have fetched $5 million or more, and four have been located in Loomis.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Dave Lieber
feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Also in 2022, Russell Wilson cost the Denver Broncos two firsts, two seconds and a player; Sam Darnold’s transfer from the Jets to the Panthers elicited three picks (second, fourth and sixth rounders); and, Baker Mayfield fetched a fourth-round, conditional pick for Cleveland’s deal with Carolina.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
The younger Kirksey also fetched footballs and equipment for Rice and Owens with the San Francisco 49ers as a ball boy during grade school.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The 6,000-square-foot, 2-story restaurant building fetched $388 per square foot.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
While most teams are looking for a center over a winger, McMann is somewhat similar to Kiefer Sherwood, who fetched the Canucks two second-round picks in a deal with the Sharks last week.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That was Old Rip Van Winkle ‘Van Winkle Selection’ Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller’s Auction 2007, a one-of-a-kind bottle that fetched $125,000.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Remarkably, the highest price for a common garden variety 275 GTB/4 (330 units were produced) is still well beyond reach, with RM Sotheby’s having fetched $10,175,000 in 2014 for a car that had been pre-loved by the world’s favourite petrolhead, Steve McQueen.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2020, there have been 10 sales on MLS in the Sacramento region that have fetched $5 million or more, and four have been located in Loomis.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetched
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Based on those figures, a facility holding up to 10,000 detainees could cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually to operate, according to estimates shared at the event.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cost estimates vary, with Democrats saying the war is costing taxpayers nearly $1 billion per day, while Republicans consider the figure inflated.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just weeks after major storms brought snow to the Sierra Nevada, a winter heat wave has all but eliminated California’s snowpack gains.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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