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Recent Examples of fire sale
Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For the Saints, this is just the beginning of their fire sale.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Richard Eisenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
But the Great Financial Crisis sent the finance arm reeling, and in 2015, Immelt sold its assets at fire-sale prices to such buyers as Wells Fargo and Blackstone.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024
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Assets might have to be sold at fire sale prices to raise cash.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For the Saints, this is just the beginning of their fire sale.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The market largely froze up over the past two years as lenders and owners struggled to agree on pricing, holding onto assets instead of being forced to sell at fire-sale prices.
—Richard Eisenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
But the Great Financial Crisis sent the finance arm reeling, and in 2015, Immelt sold its assets at fire-sale prices to such buyers as Wells Fargo and Blackstone.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024
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In 2023, at least 20 civilian aircraft flying through the Middle East were misled by their onboard GPS units into flying near Iranian airspace without clearance—situations that could have provoked an international incident.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hobby Lobby after Christmas sales The craft chain is offering up to 75% off select clearance items including photo frames, home décor, arts or crafts supply, sewing, beads or jewelry making, and party supplies.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The bills would also require that school property leases or purchases align with market rates.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Here are the risks Bay Area bird flu probe has raw milk connection Save Mart is taking a similar approach, restricting purchases to two cartons per customer.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
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Those ties have been buoyed by discount Russian oil purchases from China and sanctions-hit Russia’s increasing reliance on Chinese consumer goods amid its economic isolation.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
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No one stayed later, went to more thrift stores, garage sales, crossed state lines to go to more swap meets looking for the perfect piece of clothing that would help an actor totally unlock their character.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Find bargains at garage sale in RB The Seven Oaks community garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1.Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
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Hasbro is still feeling the impact of a weak 2023 that led to excess inventory and closeouts, as well as growing pains related to its plan to right-size its business and shed less profitable toys and business segments.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Unsurprisingly, these numbers pale in comparison to the Sun’s first-round closeout of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on ESPN last Wednesday night.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Nestled in the glitzy and glamorous United Arab Emirates, with headquarters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the company leverages the country’s strategic location and economic position to engage in global networking events and hospitality fairs.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Embracing the energy of Miami’s annual art fairs, The Delta Experience celebrated the best the airline has to offer.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the media, influential pundits, such as former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, are calling for wholesale changes.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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With Trump's re-election, wholesale changes seem less likely, with many current provisions almost certain to be extended with Republican control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The farmers market, plant sales, ‘Movies in the Gardens,’ neighborhood cleanups, rummage sales, trick-or-treating, ‘National Night Out,’ educational programs, and an array of performances are just a few of the many events that use the space throughout the year.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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When the museum couldn’t authenticate it, it was sold at a rummage sale.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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