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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Example Sentences

Asked if the Dodgers still are in the market for starting pitching, Friedman said: “We are not.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the company has struggled to gain ground in the market for AI accelerators, its central processing units for servers are seemingly in demand as AI systems become more complex.

From MarketWatch

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, has helped Novo establish a foothold in the market for weight-loss drugs.

From Barron's

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, has helped Novo Nordisk establish a foothold in the market for weight-loss drugs.

From Barron's

He’s doing so when there’s a long list of teams expected to be in the market for a quarterback with few desirable options available.

From The Wall Street Journal