as in transaction
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
my neighbor tried to make a sale, but no one was interested in buying his old car they made enough profit from the sale of the house for a down payment on the new one
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Recent Examples of sale
The pair have joined forces to launch High Road Entertainment, a new co-production and sales consultancy for the drama biz.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
By the mid-1920s, Henry had managed to secure the necessary patents and successfully licensed her umbrella for sale.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
But even with that concession, Nvidia still didn’t factor in any China sales in the revenue forecast included in its most recent financial report released late last month.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Amazon has it on sale for 27% off right now.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
By the mid-1920s, Henry had managed to secure the necessary patents and successfully licensed her umbrella for sale.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
But even with that concession, Nvidia still didn’t factor in any China sales in the revenue forecast included in its most recent financial report released late last month.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Amazon has it on sale for 27% off right now.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Financial details of the transaction were not shared; there are multiple GreenPark backers invested in Joa as well.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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At that point, Live Nation will have 30 days to divest its interests in the 13 amphitheaters and end exclusive deals for Ticketmaster for the hundreds of other venues nationwide.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Under the new deal, the $1 unlock fee would remain but Denver residents would pay 25 cents per minute while other riders would pay 39 cents per minute.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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One such residence in Weston, Florida’s exclusive Windmill Ranch Estates is hitting the auction block with DeCaro Auctions on April 7.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following the Winfrey interview, chatter in the book world was that an auction was heating up for a tell-all memoir from Prince Harry.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Those interested in seeing the show can find more information and purchase tickets on DCPA's website here.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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For bargain hunters, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale makes the season even more appealing.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos, too, may have to consider future renegotiations with All-Pros Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz, who Denver extended at such bargains in 2024 that both are now making well below their market value.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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