in the market for

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]

Example Sentences

The Dreamliner, the model in the recent crash, is one of Boeing’s most successful products, giving it an edge over its European rival Airbus in the market for wide-body jets.

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He said that while margin pressure from tariffs and challenges in the market for large farm equipment remain, efforts to manage inventory and control costs, plus anticipated growth in other markets, set Deere up to “effectively manage the business and seize emerging opportunities as market conditions begin to recover.”

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That gives Wall Street firms an alternative to borrowing at higher interest rates in the market for Treasury repurchase agreements, known as repo—which in theory should help keep market rates from spiking out of alignment with the Fed’s goals.

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In 2005, Epstein was in the market for a new accountant and used a recruiting firm.

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If you’re in the market for a new card, a low-risk way to extend your budget is to choose a card with a cash sign-up bonus, Schulz said.

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