- present participle of sell.
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Earnings season kicks off Tuesday with big banks in focus, but tech is stealing the spotlight, with that sector set to continue selling off following an alarming slump in Korean chip stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Chinese brands pivoted to selling those models and have since seized a disproportionate market share of a vehicle type that has emerged as a sweet spot for consumers looking for fuel economy without compromises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Antonia, who grew up on a council estate in west London, bought two wigs and went door to door selling them from the boot of her car.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
They followed hefty selling in New York, where SanDisk gave up six percent and Micron Technology shed 3.9 percent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
“We heard you’re selling beaded key chains. That is, if you’re Hannah.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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