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Recent Examples of fire sale
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And a fire sale could end up harming European investors even more than Washington itself, the Financial Times warned.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Economist Clifford Winston told Newsweek that the immediate effects on travel could depend on whether other airlines seek a merger with Spirit—as JetBlue did between 2022 and 2024—or wait until it is liquidated to buy its aircraft at fire-sale prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The new Chicago Bulls played well for three quarters Saturday in their first game at the United Center since Thursday’s trade-deadline fire sale.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And a fire sale could end up harming European investors even more than Washington itself, the Financial Times warned.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The patients the campaign would help came from a wide pool of people in need — with debt resold at a fire-sale price.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Economist Clifford Winston told Newsweek that the immediate effects on travel could depend on whether other airlines seek a merger with Spirit—as JetBlue did between 2022 and 2024—or wait until it is liquidated to buy its aircraft at fire-sale prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
Noun
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Unplug the appliance first, then carefully pull the device out far enough to give yourself clearance to clean behind it.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once a vessel enters Iranian waters, IRGC commanders hail it over the marine radio channels to request the clearance code.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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San Diego Public Library branches also support the event with discounted books in their resale bookshops.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After all, this is a buy-it-for-life purchase.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are $40-$60, $20 for children under 18 with the purchase of an adult ticket.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adding the right fertilizer to your soil can make a major difference in growth and root strength—and garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, and plant nurseries are great places to buy unwanted bags for less.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Remember when the Broncos coach likened free agency to garage sale finds?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Telmisartan was also linked to reduced levels of PD-L1, a protein in tumor cells that helps to escape immune attack.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Kings went up 112-109 on three free throws by Plowden after Derik Queen was called for a reckless closeout.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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After both hatches are secured, the closeout crew does a final inspection of the vehicle, looking for any signs of damage, validating mechanical seals, verifying environmental conditions and performing final leak checks.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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