in the sales
idiom
British
: at a time when many stores have a sale
I bought these shoes in the sales.
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One solution gaining traction is to integrate a solutions engineer (SE) early in the sales process.
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Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Refrigerators, washers and dryers, microwaves and dishwashers are all included in the sales.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Many items under $500, including food, clothing and back-to-school supplies, are included in the sales tax holiday.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This can be helpful for ensuring that every lead ends up in the sales pipeline.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Refrigerators, washers and dryers, microwaves and dishwashers are all included in the sales.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Many items under $500, including food, clothing and back-to-school supplies, are included in the sales tax holiday.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This can be helpful for ensuring that every lead ends up in the sales pipeline.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
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“In the sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20sales. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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