out of season
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And items sent back may be out of season, meaning retailers have to resell them at a discount.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“If you ask for it out of season, people are shocked,” says Parla.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
The Padres set a franchise record for attendance last year and already have sold out of season tickets this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025
The school sold out of season tickets long ago and is not selling seats for the rematch with Ohio State.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
For obscure places or sailings out of season, he had to make do with passage to someplace near his destination and complete his journey aboard smaller coastal craft or overland.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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