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
International sales for the film, which had its world premiere at New York Film Festival on Saturday, are being handled by LuxBox.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
While that slogan works well on a sales brochure, the G800’s ability to stay aloft for 17 hours also necessitated a fresh approach to the cabin’s ergonomics.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Arc’teryx, one of Amer’s flagship brands alongside French outdoor brand Salomon, generated more than $2 billion in sales in 2024, according to the company’s latest financial report.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
While that slogan works well on a sales brochure, the G800’s ability to stay aloft for 17 hours also necessitated a fresh approach to the cabin’s ergonomics.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Arc’teryx, one of Amer’s flagship brands alongside French outdoor brand Salomon, generated more than $2 billion in sales in 2024, according to the company’s latest financial report.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sales
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The user purchased Bitcoin for $14,120 in two separate transactions, and the Bitcoin was sent to a digital wallet, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prominent listings in his career helped solidify his ability to manage challenging transactions and pave the way toward notable listings.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The strong September sale will give a leg up to three upcoming Keeneland auctions between now and the end of November, according to Lacy.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sotheby’s inaugural exhibition there will be for its auctions of Modern and Contemporary Art.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sales. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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