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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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On sale were Mason jars filled with spicy peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, chips and nonalcoholic drinks.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2019

L’Oréal’s fingernail UV exposure sensor Current status: On sale — but not on your fingernail L'Oreal's UV sensor sticks to your fingernail This nail sticker has a UV sensor that helps protect your skin.

From The Verge • Jan. 5, 2019

On sale: The “King of L.A.’s Gay Nightlife” is selling all of his worldly possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2016

On sale later this year starting at $170,995.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2016

On sale today at the drugstore elixir aisle—bottom shelf.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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