Example Sentences

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"Without knowing who is selling these bones, it is impossible to know how the seller came across them," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Although it's only selling a portion of the company to the likes of us, the price of the shares Elon Musk is selling means we can calculate the price tag of the whole company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

High-end department store Fortnum & Mason is selling its own a short walk away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Just be clear you’re not setting a precedent, and see how much hassle it is selling her stuff, too.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

If you’re trying to get Audubon’s pages back, and stupid Marysville is selling them off faster than you can find them, it gets sort of discouraging.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt