sell

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Recent Examples of sell Pouches of shredded cheese sold at Aldi's stores in four states have been recalled because of possible metal contamination. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 But the company appears to be positioning itself to develop and sell a proprietary geoengineering technology to governments that are considering making modifications to the global climate—acting like a kind of defense contractor for climate alteration. Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025 The grills ultimately sold more than 100 million units, and helped popularize electric grills as an alternative to traditional charcoal grills. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025 The lawsuit mentions that the organization sells $1 billion of cookies annually and that the desserts are marketed to and sold by children. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
Verb
  • There aren’t instructions or covers, the product is simply marketed as weather- and water-resistant.
    Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As other brands have learned, marketing a global brand has clear challenges.
    Charles Taylor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Zoom out: The Education Department — created by President Carter in 1979 — distributes financial aid and grants for schools across the country.
    Axios, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Despite being distributed by Prime Video, the show is 100% independently owned and operated.
    Liam Reilly, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The book, published last September, currently retails for $92.52 on Amazon.
    Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The standard hardcover edition of the book will retail for $39.99.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The note went on to highlight that, of the 20 clubs with the highest such revenues, City’s kit and merchandising income comprised the lowest proportion of overall income.
    Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Red Room establishes an impressive, grand introduction to the store, and is gracefully merchandised with footwear on exquisite circular onyx tables.
    David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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