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marking up

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present participle of mark up

as in selling (for)

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marking down

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Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, retailers are marking down designer bags across the board, giving shoppers a timely opportunity to score investment-worthy styles without the usual sticker shock.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Old Navy, Gap, REI and more are also marking down seasonal styles and family favorites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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