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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.


Example Sentences

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Matches featuring the U.S. team were an especially hot commodity and will continue to be hard to snag for reasonable prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Europe’s main alternative to Qatari gas has been U.S. exports of LNG, which are now a hot commodity on global markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

As far as quarterbacks are concerned, Green Bay Packers backup Malik Willis could be a hot commodity.

From Los Angeles Times

Russian oil that struggled to find buyers last week is now a hot commodity.

From The Wall Street Journal

And drones are a hot commodity right now.

From Barron's