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hot commodity

American  
[haht-kuh-mahd-i-tee] / ˈhɑt kəˈmɑd ɪ ti /

noun

  1. a person or thing that is in great demand or considered highly desirable.


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Growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs and health-consciousness among consumers has transformed whey-derived protein into a hot commodity for food companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

And drones are a hot commodity right now.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The company’s 1,759 global screens, including 424 in the U.S. and Canada, have become a hot commodity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Houses aren’t the hot commodity they were five years ago during the era of bidding wars, waved inspections, and speedy sales sight-unseen.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

When it comes to awards season, though, reboots aren’t such a hot commodity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

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