public sale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public sale
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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But a public sale enabling many to participate and demonstrate the “true market value” of these objects is what Irsay would have wanted, she added.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
And issuers and their affiliates will be limited from selling any tokens—either privately or on exchanges—for six months after the public sale on Coinbase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
The public sale will begin Friday at 8 a.m.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023
In July, Earps said she was "hurt" that fans could not buy a replica of her goalkeeper jersey, manufacturers Nike reportedly not having women's goalkeeper kits on public sale as part of their commercial strategy.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023
A person who sells by auction; a person whose business it is to dispose of goods or lands by public sale to the highest or best bidder.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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