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sell

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Recent Examples of sell Gen Alpha, the 13-to-15-year-olds coming up behind them, are even more sold on this model. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025 Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece is based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series of all time by Eiichiro Oda. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025 The Basin Creek website doubles down on the idea, selling apparel to fans who want to support the creative effort. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Longwave is co-producing with Krempelwood and sold internationally by Blue Ant Rights. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
Verb
  • The differences are not just marketing.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Fast-track capsules triggered by market signals launch closer to market on a shorter timeline and tactics like postponement can be applied here.
    Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • It's made from plastic, comes in brown and pink, and retails for $5.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Walmart’s Savings Basket retails at $40 for a group of 10 and comes with more than 20 items.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Scott David Mason, 61, was accused of distributing photos and videos 50 times using the messaging app Kik between March 28 and May 1.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.
    Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The assortment entails one-of-a-kind evening jackets rendered in upcycled vintage kimonos, tuxedo pants and silk shirts, and are being merchandised on a rolling basis.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With a sense of duty — common among Indigenous Americans, who have historically served in the military at a per capita rate higher than any other ethnic group — the men used their language to exchange codes in Tlingit while having no idea what military intelligence was doing with the information.
    Tim Trudell, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Four districts seek site sales Districts also must seek voter approval to sell, lease or exchange certain real estate property.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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