sell
verb (used with object)
to transfer (goods) to or render (services) for another in exchange for money; dispose of to a purchaser for a price.
are selling
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present progressiveof sell.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In Lima, vendors are selling T-shirts and rosaries with his image on them, while Leo bread is on sale in bakeries.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
In Senegal, fishmeal has put local fishers out of work, so they increasingly are selling — or repurposing — their boats to ferry migrants to Spain’s Canary Islands, a stepping stone to Europe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Like I said, I would see how much others are selling this ticket for and match that price or sell it for a bit less, just to ensure you get at least some money back.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Manchester United are selling pieces of their Old Trafford pitch for £125 each.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“No officers, to my knowledge, are selling drugs,” he said.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
