as in marketing
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of selling
In 2025, Breyers, Blue Bunny and Turkey Hill were the top-selling brands by dollar sales, Dairy Foods Magazine reported.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Two of Canada’s 10 provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, are still selling American alcoholic beverages.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Little Liars, like Gossip Girl, is based on a best-selling book series, so some of the crazy plot points and disturbing reveals shouldn’t have been that shocking.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 July 2026
While her exact zebra design is on sale, sizes are selling fast.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Sorensen changed his mind months later after learning that two building owners were interested in selling for a fraction of the cost.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
On the East Coast, 93 octane has become typical, Lipow noted, and Sunoco recently started selling Ultra 94 with even higher octane levels.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Two of Canada’s 10 provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, are still selling American alcoholic beverages.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers.
—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Little Liars, like Gossip Girl, is based on a best-selling book series, so some of the crazy plot points and disturbing reveals shouldn’t have been that shocking.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 July 2026
While her exact zebra design is on sale, sizes are selling fast.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Sorensen changed his mind months later after learning that two building owners were interested in selling for a fraction of the cost.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
On the East Coast, 93 octane has become typical, Lipow noted, and Sunoco recently started selling Ultra 94 with even higher octane levels.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling
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Most products marketing themselves as world models today are renderers.
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Haze, who is marketing the home through Compass, said the transportive quality of the Stinson Beach getaway isn’t subtle.
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The 35 mm watch comes in either platinum or a silvered 18-karat Breguet gold, retailing for $203,300 and $184,800, respectively, and joins the house’s permanent collection.
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Robotic pool cleaners have traditionally been a luxury purchase, with top consumer models retailing for several thousand dollars.
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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
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PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
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The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.
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Swift and Kelce are exchanging vows at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, according to the Associated Press.
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But mutual contempt was perhaps an even less promising foundation to build a country on than merchandising.
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The trend for authentic vintage is having a halo effect on how brands are designing and merchandising their sport collections.
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“Selling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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