as in marketing
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of selling
More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.
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Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Sometimes selling every two minutes, this deodorant features the same jasmine, lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla notes as its perfume counterpart—which, while undeniably popular since its launch in 1994, doesn't fly off shelves quite as rapidly as this sweat-stopping solid.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
The business could remain open without selling alcohol, ABC spokesperson Brandon Bowden said, but a sign on its door said the building is available for sale or lease.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s no word on whether Atherton is selling the business, but the shop is already listed on the chain’s website as being temporarily closed.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Sometimes selling every two minutes, this deodorant features the same jasmine, lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla notes as its perfume counterpart—which, while undeniably popular since its launch in 1994, doesn't fly off shelves quite as rapidly as this sweat-stopping solid.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
The business could remain open without selling alcohol, ABC spokesperson Brandon Bowden said, but a sign on its door said the building is available for sale or lease.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s no word on whether Atherton is selling the business, but the shop is already listed on the chain’s website as being temporarily closed.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Selling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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