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on sale

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  1. At a reduced price, as in These rugs have been on sale for a month. The use of sale for disposing of goods at lowered prices dates from about 1860.


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The armored truck was on sale for “somewhere around $10,000,” Bill told me.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

The Taycan is one of Porsche's two fully electric models currently on sale, alongside the Macan Electric SUV launched in 2024.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Home nations rivals England have their most expensive adult home shirt on sale for £134.99, while Scotland's is £75.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

It could go on sale before the close of this decade and resembles the current two-door Mustang, one of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“Everyone else seems to know when the khaki pants the boys need are on sale at JCPenney,” she said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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