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Recent Examples of fire sale
Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Wealthy individuals and sovereign wealth funds are able to invest in stocks and crypto currencies that could increase the President’s wealth and those same investors could launch a fire sale that could reduce their value.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
By Steven Church, Bloomberg A portfolio of valuable California properties, including a hotel in the exclusive enclave of Laguna Beach, may be forced into liquidation at fire-sale prices because of a bitter court fight between the owners.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Foreign investors panicked, triggering a fire sale of Turkish government bonds.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Wealthy individuals and sovereign wealth funds are able to invest in stocks and crypto currencies that could increase the President’s wealth and those same investors could launch a fire sale that could reduce their value.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
These traders then built a massive mortgage portfolio which quickly blew up when the 2008 crisis hit, with Merrill losing billions practically overnight and forced into a fire-sale merger with Bank of America.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
By Steven Church, Bloomberg A portfolio of valuable California properties, including a hotel in the exclusive enclave of Laguna Beach, may be forced into liquidation at fire-sale prices because of a bitter court fight between the owners.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
Noun
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This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bridge would also have a higher clearance to accommodate larger cargo ships, according to the proposal.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for deals for discounted or even no-cost frames when buying the mattress.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Beauty lovers can also pick up a discounted Airwrap, which smooths, curls, and dries hair without using too much heat.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The multiplier is automatically included and randomly assigned for every play at the time of purchase.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Goldco Initial purchase requirements No minimums or maximum purchases.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chin began skating at age 8 after her mother, Marjorie, bought her a pair of skates at a garage sale.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Activities include a garage sale, a chance for kids to run the bases and Padres player and leadership Q&As.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others said it was turned off for no more than a day, and some said the water was still available but at a reduced level.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Until the closing — and there’s not an exact date yet — customers are invited to come by 376 Race Street for a closeout sale.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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If Gordon Brothers, or some other third party, conducts a closeout sale at Saks, concessions don’t have to participate.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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