sell in
Britishverb
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(tr) to sell (new products) to a retail outlet to be sold to the public
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(intr) to use the established system to one's advantage, rather than attempting to fight against it
Example Sentences
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Towing is a key reason that larger electric trucks such as the F-150 Lightning and the Chevrolet Silverado EV failed to sell in large numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
On Wednesday, the state assembly approved Assembly Bill 762, which, if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, will make the battery-powered disposable devices illegal to manufacture, distribute or sell in the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Or one of those fidget gizmo things that stores sell in the checkout line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Those that exceed the limit, however, face a levy of 200% to nearly 300%, making it prohibitively costly for both foreign producers and consumers to sell in Canada.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
And anything you had or made or found you could sell in the streets.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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