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in the market for

Idioms  
  1. Wanting to possess, eager to have, seeking. For example, The crowd was in the market for more entertainment, or I'm sure he's in the market for another fast car. [Early 1900s]


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They will probably be in the market for a new winger too, with player of the season Harry Wilson yet to commit his future to the club.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Chase Pion, co-founder of the Los Angeles-based luxury-watch marketplace Bezel, said he’s seeing a lot of momentum in the market for ultraexpensive watches.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

Nvidia last week unveiled a powerful laptop chip for Windows machines, staking its claim in the market for next-generation consumer PCs integrated with AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I was in one of two equipment shops at Trump National Doral Miami not because I was in the market for Trump-branded golf balls—I was looking for directions.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“We heard you are in the market for lawn mowing services, and we thought we’d do you one better. We propose a trade.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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