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Recent Examples of fire sale
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And a fire sale could end up harming European investors even more than Washington itself, the Financial Times warned.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Economist Clifford Winston told Newsweek that the immediate effects on travel could depend on whether other airlines seek a merger with Spirit—as JetBlue did between 2022 and 2024—or wait until it is liquidated to buy its aircraft at fire-sale prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The new Chicago Bulls played well for three quarters Saturday in their first game at the United Center since Thursday’s trade-deadline fire sale.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And a fire sale could end up harming European investors even more than Washington itself, the Financial Times warned.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The patients the campaign would help came from a wide pool of people in need — with debt resold at a fire-sale price.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Economist Clifford Winston told Newsweek that the immediate effects on travel could depend on whether other airlines seek a merger with Spirit—as JetBlue did between 2022 and 2024—or wait until it is liquidated to buy its aircraft at fire-sale prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
Noun
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The merger, which would create a broadcast giant of nearly 260 stations across the country, got clearance from the FCC and the Justice Department last week.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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San Diego Public Library branches also support the event with discounted books in their resale bookshops.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tesla has been promoting a discounted Cybertruck, a seven-seat version of its Model Y and pinning major revenue hope on its Robotaxi services.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Macario signing comes 16 months after Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, founders of a private equity firm in Los Angeles, completed a $120-million purchase of the Wave.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The tourism district is in the early stages of considering the purchase of part of the fleet, which could likely be leased to a group of hotels, or go toward a new operator in the resort area, Lyster said, although nothing’s concrete.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 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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Remember when the Broncos coach likened free agency to garage sale finds?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Situated on the basement floor of an historic bank building in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, it was designed to re-create the look, feel and taste of a 1960s-1980s trailer parks, with retro furniture, vintage trailers, diner booths and garage sale décor.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scheierman also added his third 3-pointer of the game during that fourth-quarter surge, using a pump-fake to navigate his way around a Gilgeous-Alexander closeout.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Training for the responsibility of the closeout crew takes at least 1 1/2 years.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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