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marketplace

noun

ˈmär-kət-ˌplās

Definition of marketplace

as in commerce

the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places nations struggling to compete in the global marketplace

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Recent Examples of marketplace In January, when Zelensky promoted him to defense minister, Fedorov tried to supplant the traditional procurement system with a version of the marketplace. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The marketplace features all sorts of goods -– clothes, books, cosmetics, toys, appliances, household items, sports gear and much more. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Maher helped create the opinionated political host, but by now has lived long enough to resent the purified partisan marketplace that followed. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 Mack posted shoes for sale on online marketplaces including StockX and GOAT. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marketplace

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Meanwhile, brands like Robinhood and Visa—which is also building AI commerce tools of its—can turn to a large base of existing customers to build out their offerings.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 July 2026
By integrating Luna into Prime Video, the digital commerce company is doubling down on its push to attract casual players with party games and recognizable intellectual properties like Harry Potter and Tomb Raider.

— Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets coach is already impressed with the demeanor and mentality of Naz Reid, the player swapped along with draft pick compensation in the trade sending LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
John Schreiber The MLB trade deadline is always kind to high-leverage relievers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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Prior to that, the Democratic candidate spent 22 years as an air traffic controller, serving as the head of his local union and teaching air traffic students, according to his website.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The reason he’s been holed up in his room and acting differently doesn’t have to do with a victimless traffic violation.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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