as in transaction
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 sale
The Disney+ Disneyland Holiday Ticket offer goes on sale Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
Finally, on Friday, the Import Price Index and U.S. retail sales figures will be released.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Double-check bills and sales receipts in case of an error.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
For example: This 76-pack of ornaments is on double sale for $16 for Prime members thanks to a coupon.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
Finally, on Friday, the Import Price Index and U.S. retail sales figures will be released.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Double-check bills and sales receipts in case of an error.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
For example: This 76-pack of ornaments is on double sale for $16 for Prime members thanks to a coupon.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including convertible debt transactions and a licensing agreement with Advaxis, Inc.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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That way, your antivirus software can detect threats in real-time, and a hacker would have to gain access to your phone and your Mac to execute any transactions.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Who pays for a replacement roof often comes down to who has more bargaining power, and the inability to obtain insurance coverage has the potential to kill deals, agents report.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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But two years later, at a timber auction in a federal office in Roseburg, Oregon, this new day was nowhere to be seen.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Before listing the car for auction, Stander’s Hillbank Motorsports dealership had it for sale with a $224,995 asking price.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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What typical purchases will likely get pricier during the next Trump era?Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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For now, inflation in other key consumer purchases remains subdued.Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sanders is also one of the biggest bargains in CU football history.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite all the holiday bargains, a shopping frenzy can lead to overspending and making unnecessary purchases.Becca Stanek, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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