as in transactions
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 sales
The problem was light full-year guidance for both comp sales and profits.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Need more information about these sales?
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Fox Entertainment Global holds domestic distribution rights and Fremantle manages international sales.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Corcoran Group saw a 60% surge in sales of $3M–$10M single-family homes in Miami’s Beaches in the 4th quarter of 2025, while the sales of homes above $5M in the coastal mainland area jumped by 36% in 2025.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Need more information about these sales?
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Fox Entertainment Global holds domestic distribution rights and Fremantle manages international sales.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Corcoran Group saw a 60% surge in sales of $3M–$10M single-family homes in Miami’s Beaches in the 4th quarter of 2025, while the sales of homes above $5M in the coastal mainland area jumped by 36% in 2025.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sales
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The measure, which was the least specific of the four endorsed Wednesday, would reclassify online travel companies as hotel operators to increase how much of their hotel transactions would be subject to the city’s hotel tax, formally known as a transient-occupancy tax.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Investors recognize the choppy waters ahead for MLB but are increasingly betting on the long-term economic prospects of the sport, as witnessed by a series of control and LP transactions during the past 12 months.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 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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The agency, which Wall sold to WME in 2015, represents many of the biggest names in hair, makeup and styling, and its agents are now involved in far more than simple bookings, helping broker brand deals and ad-campaign work as well as pairing artists with clients.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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So people who use Croissant will get 10 percent back on purchases made within the network in credits that can be used immediately to purchase other goods.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guests will appreciate the original art and the vintage decor, acquired at auctions and restored by the proprietor.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The classic car auctions at Monterey and Pebble Beach in August topped $430 million, marking the second-highest total ever.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sales. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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