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sell (for)

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Definition of sell (for)

as in to cost

to have a price of the house is selling for $200,000

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Bunny uses his personal history with the Matron of Bridget’s nursing home, played by Aisling O’Sullivan (Raw, The Clinic), to pull in a favour — a favour that will cost him dear.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Suggest a better time, name your exit point, or adjust your role so commitment does not cost your peace.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026

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