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Recent Examples of fire sale
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 May 2025
But for these nations, dumping US debt, especially in a fire sale, would risk destabilizing global markets as well as their own.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Large investors are throwing in the towel and selling prime properties at fire-sale prices, because the majority are over-leveraged while vacancies continue to rise, leading to lower cash flow.
—Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Everything inside, from its green leather booths to its author portraits, was sold in a fire sale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 May 2025
But for these nations, dumping US debt, especially in a fire sale, would risk destabilizing global markets as well as their own.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Adjective
Milan is already known as a global capital of fashion, but fire-sale shopping is gaining traction.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Large investors are throwing in the towel and selling prime properties at fire-sale prices, because the majority are over-leveraged while vacancies continue to rise, leading to lower cash flow.
—Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
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Media Capital said Buffalo 8 Music’s holistic set of solutions includes music supervision, licensing clearances, score production and music production financing across the film, television and broader content ecosystem.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Moreover, Starlink, while more commercially independent, relies on spectrum allocation, regulatory clearance, and foreign licensing — all of which could be indirectly affected by U.S. political posturing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Plus, management announced last month an $8 billion purchase of software maker Informatica , the company's largest acquisition since Slack in 2021.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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What Happens Next Consumers who bought the fish are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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For non-discount customers, PG&E said in an email its typical bill is around $211 per month as of January.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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The trust company has assured them the art would not just be sold in a garage sale, but rather through a thoughtful auction process, and online channels.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Try reselling it online or by having a garage sale.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Robinson didn’t magically transform into Allen Iverson, but aggressive closeouts no longer phased him.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Our closeout for the night is Game 3 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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California, the Golden State, is home to some of the nation’s longest-running celebrations, including festive street fairs and block parties.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Vintage markets or antique fairs are wonderful places to hunt for pieces with a history.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This, combined with a return to lower-margin wholesale channels, put pressure on profitability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Through July 15 Applications for Conejo Valley Audubon Society Lawns to Habitat & Ashes to Habitat Grants; successful applicants will receive $250 worth of bird-friendly native plants (roughly 40 to 50 plants at wholesale prices) for their new residential landscapes.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Orland Park church hosts rummage sale A rummage sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to noon May 10 at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, Orland Park.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Women in the church’s circle began hosting rummage sales nearly 50 years ago in the building now housing Chapel on the Green.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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