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Recent Examples of fire sale
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Many teams that are on the verge of selling veteran talent at the deadline are still in the mix for the playoffs, but a bad couple of weeks could lead to many fire sales.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Other European powers sold assets at fire-sale prices to fund the war, borrowing heavily from the one major player that stood aloof until close to the end: the United States.
—David McWilliams, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After the fire sale at the trade deadline, the B’s go into Friday with the No. 7 overall pick and two second-rounders this year, as well as two first-rounders in 2026 and 2027.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Many teams that are on the verge of selling veteran talent at the deadline are still in the mix for the playoffs, but a bad couple of weeks could lead to many fire sales.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Adjective
Not surprisingly, high-rises are being unloaded at fire-sale prices or heading to foreclosure.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Other European powers sold assets at fire-sale prices to fund the war, borrowing heavily from the one major player that stood aloof until close to the end: the United States.
—David McWilliams, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
Noun
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With an installation cost of $500,000, according to a conservancy spokesperson, they were designed to specifications in the American Barriers Act that stipulate parameters for height, clearance, wheelchair space and other criteria.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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Kaye was a veteran entertainment industry professional, with music supervision, clearance, and consulting credits stretching back to season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which aired in 1998.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The Dream Team seeks $3 million total, including $1 million from Louisville Metro Government, for the purchase and renovations.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Detectives are continuing to investigate Tamura’s movements in the days leading up to the attack, including weapon purchases and travel from Nevada to New York.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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For non-discount customers, PG&E said in an email its typical bill is around $211 per month as of January.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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Almost 2,000 protesters in Casselberry were dressed in red, white and blue waving cardboard signs made from Sun Chips boxes and old garage sale placards along State Road 436, one of the busiest streets of the city.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Scheduling Errors Busy weekends are no friend of a garage sale.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Robinson didn’t magically transform into Allen Iverson, but aggressive closeouts no longer phased him.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Our closeout for the night is Game 3 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Map of the Indiana State Fairgrounds What animals will be at the fair?—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Parking costs $10, available to purchase online with admission or on-site at the fair.—
Belinda M. Paschal,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This summer’s utility bills are a function of last summer’s energy auction, where wholesale energy costs saw record increases of more than 900%.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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That would effectively complete the wholesale transformation of the historic ballpark that commenced shortly after the 1999 All-Star Game, which was awarded to the Red Sox in part to serve as Fenway’s swan song.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Orland Park church hosts rummage sale A rummage sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to noon May 10 at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, Orland Park.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Women in the church’s circle began hosting rummage sales nearly 50 years ago in the building now housing Chapel on the Green.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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