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 trip was taken out of season and Amy says Ali Fayed seemed bored.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025
Southern California received heavy rain last summer, unlike its usually dry summers, which she said probably stimulated flowers to germinate out of season.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024
Been feastin’ on the creatures for months now, he would not be surprised, even if they were out of season.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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