open market

noun

: an economic market in which prices are based on competition among private businesses and not controlled by a government : free market

How much is it worth on the open market?

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But now that the slugger is on the open market, anything can happen. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 For older workers or people in poor health, supplemental life premiums may be lower than an individual policy on the open market. —

Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 The list of players on the open market also includes Juan Soto, the 26-year-old superstar set to receive a contract in excess of $500 million — if not $600 million. —

Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 Under current law, homes in Florida are assessed at just value (generally, fair market value, which is the amount the property would sell for on the open market) minus the homestead exemption. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open market