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sell up

verb

tr to sell all (the possessions or assets) of (a bankrupt debtor) in order to discharge his debts as far as possible
intr to sell a business

Mother and I arranged for the funerals, but we had to sell up the home.

Chattaway can sell up everything if he chooses; and I fear there's little hope but he will do it.

Don't forget the Leroy paper, renew Beaumont, but sell up that artist scamp to the last stick and stone.

The rich man must sell up not only himself but his whole class; and that can be done only through the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Only a small portion of them, however, had wanted to sell up to date.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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