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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 The event, held at M&T Bank Stadium, will feature a downtown marketplace, which brings local businesses together in one room for a unique experience. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Minnesota Democrats could aim to approve new state assistance for people who purchase insurance on the ACA marketplaces, in order to try to soften their premium increases. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 At least 11 insurers have announced plans to leave the ACA marketplace in 2027, including major companies like UnitedHealth, PacificSource and Cigna. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026 Beyond how shoppers use AI, the survey also examined other parts of the gift-giving process such as their preferred online marketplace. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marketplace

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Scott specifically called out the commerce secretary’s role in determining export regulations as a reason for his need to appear.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2026
But so far the balance of GOP officials are coming to Lutnick’s defense, suggesting the commerce secretary won’t be going anywhere soon.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of commerce

Noun

Meyers' thinking is that as the odds go up of a Democratic party win, investors are getting more nervous about parts of the artificial intelligence trade.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Those options reportedly include tighter economic sanctions and expanding restrictions on Iranian trade.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of trade

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Vision Zero dollars go toward traffic calming and mobility improvements.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The deputy's statement of facts indicated Chen is an Apple employee and reasonably would have known that Tantau Avenue at noon on a weekday is busy with vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

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