Examples of pre-owned in a Sentence
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Higher retail prices, a sustainability push and a generation comfortable buying pre-owned have all fed the boom.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sported a classic Chanel flap bag, which is currently available pre-owned for just over $8,000.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
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Lily Templeton,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sported a classic Chanel flap bag, which is currently available pre-owned for just over $8,000.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned.
—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Pre-owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-owned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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