trade on
verb
traded on; trading on; trades on
: to take often unscrupulous advantage of : exploit
… traded on their influence … in securing special favors.—
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Watches trade on precision; the customer experience should have done the same.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While investors have been trading on hopes that the Iran ceasefire will remain intact, there is little sign that the oil trade will return to normal soon, forcing them to reckon with the reality of worsening shortages and an imminent tipping point ahead.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Cerebras shares began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange at $350 per share, 90% higher than $185, which is what the company priced its shares at Wednesday night.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 14 May 2026
In 2010, the Giants made a stunning trade on July 1, dealing two-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher Bengie Molina to clear the position for their once-in-a-generation top prospect.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Around 20% of oil traded on global markets normally passes through the strait.
—Will Lennon, ABC News, 8 May 2026
For an indie company that trades on the offbeat, there is perhaps no more prestigious cultural prize in New York.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While investors have been trading on hopes that the Iran ceasefire will remain intact, there is little sign that the oil trade will return to normal soon, forcing them to reckon with the reality of worsening shortages and an imminent tipping point ahead.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Cerebras shares began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange at $350 per share, 90% higher than $185, which is what the company priced its shares at Wednesday night.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 14 May 2026
In 2010, the Giants made a stunning trade on July 1, dealing two-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher Bengie Molina to clear the position for their once-in-a-generation top prospect.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Around 20% of oil traded on global markets normally passes through the strait.
—Will Lennon, ABC News, 8 May 2026
For an indie company that trades on the offbeat, there is perhaps no more prestigious cultural prize in New York.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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“Trade on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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